Updated NSW 1:25k Topo Maps for Memory-Map

[RVR110]

For anyone who has had Memory-Map for a while, Memory-Map have released an updated version of their NSW 1:25k Topo Maps. This release includes a lot more of the series 3 maps.

I was able to delete the old 1:25k maps on my iPad and download the latest version at no additional cost. My existing 1:25k NSW Topo map license was sufficient.

[LowRanger]

Thanks John
I have been looking at upgrading my Memory Maps in my HM5i for a while.
Can you tell me how much of NSW is now available in 1:25k?
Ans I have no idea what the series 3 maps are.
I am also thinking of buying an iPad and putting it on there as well,due to my failing eyesight for reading:eek:

[Bushie]

I don't think much has changed with the map coverage, basically east coast to just west of the ranges is 1:25k, central NSW is 1:50k (out to around Nyngan) then western NSW is 1:100k which are probably still as old as the hills.


Martyn

[LowRanger]

At least it is better than the 250k maps that everything seems to come standard with.Might as well just use a Gregory's:p

[KarlB]

At least it is better than the 250k maps that everything seems to come standard with.Might as well just use a Gregory's:p

You will find that for much of western NSW the 100k topos provide no more information than the 250k topos. I have both as digital data for my GPS, and find that for most purposes the 250k is more than adequate. Here are some images to illustrate this:

250K
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/212.jpg

Old 100K
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/213.jpg

New 100K (currently withdrawn from sale by Geoscience Australia)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/214.jpg


Incidently, I also have the NSW 25k maps and for most 'off road' purposes they are just too fine a scale, even with my 7 inch screen GPS.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[LowRanger]

You will find that for much of western NSW the 100k topos provide no more information than the 250k topos. I have both as digital data for my GPS, and find that for most purposes the 250k is more than adequate. Here are some images to illustrate this:

250K
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/212.jpg

Old 100K
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/213.jpg

New 100K (currently withdrawn from sale by Geoscience Australia)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/214.jpg


Incidently, I also have the NSW 25k maps and for most 'off road' purposes they are just too fine a scale, even with my 7 inch screen GPS.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

I am more interested in the 25K maps for the areas that I normally drive in,which is the Great Dividing Range and just beyond,and the 250k maps,don't show a lot of tracks.
I have enough trouble seeing the screen on my HM5i without my glasses,never mind any detail:D
That is why I am thinking of running an iPad as a backup,a bit easier on the old eyes.And can check it when we pull up,take bearings and check the route and then use the navigator to proceed when mobile.

[RVR110]

Can you tell me how much of NSW is now available in 1:25k?
Ans I have no idea what the series 3 maps are..

The same amount of NSW is available in 1:25k as before. Series 3 is just a newer version of the maps.



I am more interested in the 25K maps for the areas that I normally drive in,which is the Great Dividing Range and just beyond,and the 250k maps,don't show a lot of tracks.

Agreed! The darker green map is 1:250k and the lighter green map is 1:25k. Both maps show exactly the same geographical area (4km x 3Km) as you can see, there is an immense amount of additional detail on the 1:25k maps. In eastern NSW the additional detail is extremely useful.
:)

1:250k Map (part of Newnes plateau):
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/208.jpg


1:25k Series 3 Map (exactly the same area):
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/209.jpg


For comparison, here's the old 1:25k Series 2 Map:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/210.jpg

[LowRanger]

Thanks John
That was what I wanted to see.
Now just have to find a cheap second hand iPad with 3G:D

[RVR110]

Today I received an email from memory-map about the 2012 NSW Topo upgrade. The Upgrade I mentioned previously in this thread is now superseded. Memory Map claim that this release delivers:

higher resolution
better colours and
more accurate information

Following is a snpashot of the same area of map. It may not be immediately evident from this post, but the resolution appears to be approximately twice that of the previous 1:25k maps. Not sure I agree with "better colours". The final claim of "more accurate information" is difficult to verify. I've done a few spot checks and the information did not appear to differ greatly, but maybe I just looked in the wrong places...

Costing notes:
To upgrade to the maps I mentioned previously in this thread can be done at no additional charge. To update to the 2012 maps costs $99.

I expect that the extra resolution will be handy.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/1200.jpg