[OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers

[Fawcett, David (MPCA)]

I don't know if 1:10,000,000 is a large enough scale for you, but if it is, you might want to look at Natural Earth.  Public Domain

http://www.naturalearthdata.com/

You could also look at OpenStreetMap data.  www.openstreetmap.org  Most of the coastline data was imported from the Prototype Global Shoreline dataset  http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Prototype_Global_Shoreline.  This data has been improved in some areas.

David.



-----Original Message-----
From: discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Bob Kerstetter
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:07 AM
To: OSGeo Discussions
Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers

On Mar 29, 2011, at 4:17 PM, Peter wrote:

> 
> 4. Try to get an accurate vector layer of the same terrain, that has recognizable locations that match your raster, load that up, and then use the from map tool, itll be the easiest way.

Any suggestions where to find vector maps? All the ones I have found are somewhat squishy in their placement of islands and the details of coastlines. I have tried geological survey websites plus the general commercial web. I have some older maps I may scan in and trace the vectors myself. How do I determine the projections of these maps?_______________________________________________
Discuss mailing list
Discuss at lists.osgeo.org
http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss