Re: OT: Online map utilities
- From: Chafik Hankour <chankour@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:04:11 GMT
Paul Hovnanian <Paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I know this could probably be answered on one of the GIS newsgroups, but
> I've already ruined my reputation here by asking stupid questions. So
> here goes:
>
> Does anyone know of a database/lookup utility that will translate a
> Section, Township and Range into latitude and longitude (either the
> corners or the center of a section). Most of the mapping pages
> (terraserver.com, etc.) take addresses (which I don't have) or Lat/Long
> coordinates.
>
> Specifically, I need one for Los Angeles County.
>
Use the usps.com site to locate a post office near the area you are
interested in. The map will display the latitude and longitude of the
center, you can then 'move' your point of interest to the center of
the map to get a more accurate lat. and long. I am sure there is a
better way.
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