What is Closed Contour?
Simply put, Closed Contour is my attempt to create modern topographic maps using publically available data. Here’s what I’m after: User-specific data. I’m into peak climbing and I want my maps to be...
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I started working on this project about 3 weeks ago in my spare time. The first few days I spent just trying to make some pretty pictures with some basic data, maybe a DEM, some contours, some...
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Glacier Contours
I consider the USGS 7.5′ quads to be among the best topographic maps around. That said, working around their shortcomings is the primary cartographic motivation for Closed Contour. Right now I feel...
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Fixing GNIS Data
I’ve been working quite a bit on adding non-SPS peaks to the map. It’s been a mix of learning some new skills and repetitive, tedious work. This all started with California GNIS data. After filtering...
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v2 SPS Tiles Posted
I’ve posted new tiles with the following changes: Whiter glaciers/permanent snow with blue contour lines. I talked about this in a previous post. Change forest color depending on density (only in...
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