Here is an item which might be of interest to users of Memory Map (MM) mapping software, particularly those planning to walk a long distance route, although it is useful for shorter walks and for general reference.
After much effort with MM and Photoshop, I’ve produced a calibrated MM map showing the Explorer map numbers and boundaries as a grid overlaid on a 1:1,000,000 scale map of mainland UK. It enables you to see at a glance which Explorer maps cover a particular area, or which ones are needed for a long distance route:- you just plot the route then switch to this geo-referenced Explorer grid map and read them off.
If anyone wants this map file, email me via the Contact page of the main website for the URL to download it (8Mb file).
For technical interest, half the time I spent on this map was wasted (well not exactly wasted: it failed to work properly but I did learn a lot). It seemed to work at first, but after importing some routes they were positioned very significantly in error despite the calibration points showing the correct coordinates. The problem boiled down to the fact that both the checkboxes in the Calibration dialog need to be ticked: UTM and Lat/Lon Grid. Without this simple piece of information (which is not mentioned in the Help file) the map projection is not applied and the boundaries are distorted.
26 Comments
Geoff
Just seen your entry on the LDWA forum about the explorer grid map. I’ve just got memory map and have been looking for something like this! I woudl be very grateful if you could email me the link. Thanks
Madeleine
Dear Geoff,
could you please send me the explorer grid map it may be just what the wife is after!! Thanks for the previous help some time ago, and the great web site, its always a pleasure to re visit and read the bits and bobs on the site
Regards
Kevin
Madeleine & Kevin:- emails sent, any problems let me know.
Hello Geoff, I’ve recently been looking at trying memory map (si it worth it?) and found this blog entry. If it’s not too late, could I also have a copy of the exporer grid map please?
Brian
Brian,
Email sent.
I assume you have a trial version of MM then, this Explorer Grid should work ok in that.
I spend a great deal of screentime with MM perusing maps: scrolling them around, zooming them in and out and looking at the detail, and working out routes. It’s worth its weight in gold just for that, and I don’t even use the GPS facilities (not having one). For backpacking I can print out map sheets and save a lot of weight and bulk, especially on long routes.
Thanks Geoff, got it.
Yes, I have the trial version. It looks like a time saver for me, so far I’ve used it for the same reasons that you do…I also don’t have GPS as I like to sharpen my skill with the old compass. So far MM has saved me about 4 hours in time, which I can certaintly put to good use elsewhere! Thanks Geoff…happy journeys!
HI Geoff,
You’ve helped me in the past with MM and I’d be grateful to receive a copy of your explorer grid mapr grid map….I’m currently using something by MM themselves and it lacks base points so you can see which maps you need to take with you.
Thanks
Rob
Rob,
Email sent.
Hi would very much like the Map it will help me no end with working out which ones i need to buy.
cheers!
Matt,
Email sent - post again if you don’t receive it.
Geoff
Great idea. Could you send me the link please.
Neal
Neal,
Email sent, including links for Explorer and Landranger grid maps.
a link would be fantastic
Please forward Link to software
Please - any chance of the link to the MM Map to help me working out map numbers
cheers!
would love a link
John,
Email sent.
Hi any chance of a link to your file so I can work out which maps I need.
Thanks.
Geoff
I’ve just discovered your blog, and this file sounds like something I’ve been looking for for a long time!
I’d be very grateful for a link.
Thanks
Adrian
hi could you send me the link for this its what Ive been needing for a while now.
kind regards Pete
Peter - email sent.
Hi
Just seen your entry on the LDWA forum about the explorer grid map. I’ve have memory map and have been looking for something like this! I would be very grateful if you could email me the link.
This would be very helpful thank you
Martin - email sent.
Hi Geoff, great site, the link to the explorer grid map would be great - many thanks
Hi Geoff,
The link to the grid for explorer would be great if possible, thanks for your time and effort doing it and the site.
Cheers
Cliff
Cliff - email sent.