Bullit Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Howdy, Please see the following website http://apeoid.com/kmz-kml-padus/ for KMZ / KML overlays of public land for Google Earth. I have been using a paid subscription for years. This information looks to be accurate and well done. Thanks, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathray Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 what are kmz/ kml overlays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The same website has a good explanation at http://apeoid.com/how-to-use-kmz-kml-google-earth-protected-areas-files/ Google Earth can be a powerful tool in many ways. Lots of people use it just as a way to get aerial views of locations from the comfort of home. However, kmz/kml files allow vast amounts of information to be downloaded from many sources and layered over Google Earth views. These can be something as simple as saved GPS coordinates and tracks all the way up to very sophisticated map layers. For instance, a geological map or a claims map can be downloaded as a kmz/kml file and loaded into Google Earth. It is one of the most powerful and generally free prospecting tools currently available. Here are State Geologic Maps from USGS in KML/KMZ format http://mrdata.usgs.gov/geology/state/ Active Mines in the U.S. from the USGS http://mrdata.usgs.gov/mineplant/ KML Geology: Using Google in Geology. A site by San Diego State University with mostly California related KML files and other KML resource information Converting Shapefiles (and more) to KML Some Australian Resources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 A good site finding most of the old mines. You can search by state and county and get the names and coordinates of the mines http://www.westernmininghistory.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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