topographic map

[Soul Technology]

well now, ive sen people make detailed map comparisons, 3d map models, and do all sorts of things with maps, but you want to know what i would find (i and i don't think im the only one) would be the best map, a fully topographical map. like the ordinance survey (os) maps, or for those who never heard of those before, the maps you see used in arma, or arma milsims.

 

these 3d modelers already have one of sorts,and theirs people out there who go to extensive detail in order to find every hidden nook, cranny, blocked door, ect. so all we need is 2 of these people to get together (or 1 person whose done both) and make a nice, topographic map showing all the paths, dirt roads, streets, terrain features, and everything else you'd see on an OS map (arma map) and send it out to the world. preferably in a extremely large and high quality image (to allow extreme zooming to see the detail), a 1200x1000px png image (or something similar/bigger)

 

leave a comment, like, tell anyone you know. try and get this idea out there, and if you have one? well post it in the comments so we can all have a copy. if i find one that's in good enough detail and quality, ill replace this post with a copy of that map.

[manicmechanic71]

Great idea, but a huge undertaking!

[Smallo92]

Like this? http://gta-5-map.com

[sD_Killer]

i had one on my i-pad on the Gta manual never used it tho

[Soul Technology]

Like this? http://gta-5-map.com

 

love the site, but not a topographic, or even close to an ordinance survey map

 

is close to what im looking for

a map that shows topography (the lines that show hills and such) and i would prefer to find a GTA 5 ordinance survey map, which is basically a topographical map mixed with the addition fo showing you ALL the footpaths, dirt roads, alleyways, tunnels, any path really.

 

i don't think a topographical map would be that hard for someone with a 3d model of the gta map. they'd just have to change some textures and add details from other gta5 maps.

[Forager]

Like this? http://gta-5-map.com

 

That's actually a relief map, not topographic. I've never seen a topographic map of San Andreas (other than the IRL Fault).

 

Oops. Sorry, this is link I was thinking of for the relief map.

http://www.igta5.com/images/gta-v-map-satellite-small.jpg

Edited April 29, 2014 by Forager

[teh_g]

**EDIT;: Sorry i re-read your post and I answered the subject vote instead of what you actually meant. It wouldn't be hard, but where you'd get the information from regarding topographic accuracy and the time and motivation from beats me **

 

It's communication vs information.

 

You couldn't feasilbily work a topographic map into the minimap without making it illegible, or very difficult to interpret in less than a second. Especially as it's dynamic, it would be horrible.

 

It could be a possibility to use it for pause screen map but again, don't think we need more information. You could also argue we need icons for churches, schools, hospitals, police stations, peak heights, but we really don't. Well, certainly not all of them. Contour Lines would just look like roads at a glance, or hide the roads from easy reading.

 

The relief map would and coud work, as colours can be subtle yet effective way of communication. I think it would be a great addition in-game, especially when mountaineering.

 

imo (Cartography degree)

Edited April 29, 2014 by teh_g

[Soul Technology]

**EDIT;: Sorry i re-read your post and I answered the subject vote instead of what you actually meant. It wouldn't be hard, but where you'd get the information from regarding topographic accuracy and the time and motivation from beats me **

 

It's communication vs information.

 

You couldn't feasilbily work a topographic map into the minimap without making it illegible, or very difficult to interpret in less than a second. Especially as it's dynamic, it would be horrible.

 

It could be a possibility to use it for pause screen map but again, don't think we need more information. You could also argue we need icons for churches, schools, hospitals, police stations, peak heights, but we really don't. Well, certainly not all of them. Contour Lines would just look like roads at a glance, or hide the roads from easy reading.

 

The relief map would and coud work, as colours can be subtle yet effective way of communication. I think it would be a great addition in-game, especially when mountaineering.

 

imo (Cartography degree)

 

im not necessarily saying integrate it into the game (although that would be great) im just searching for a fan made one on the internet i can save and use on my computer.

if were on the subject of using it in game, then the devs should be able to make a topographic map with ease. if they don't already have a few made in game development? but id just like to see one in these forums i can copy/paste or save-as

ass for dedication? well, people got spare time, several people have made detailed 3D maps and could make a topographic map easily if they had the right software. this forums more of asking someone to make it or find it. once a good ones found, ill replace the thread with the map.

[Dottie]

Would be cool to have

[Soul Technology]

theres (sorta) what im looking for if your in a 10 car garage apartment, the 'planning room' has a blue map of los Santos and blain county, its technically a topographic map, if someone can (photoshop?) get a high quality (inflatable) version of that map, that be it.

[Midnightz]

I'd rather have a satellite map.

[Soul Technology]

I'd rather have a satellite map.

well, i gotta ask, why you even in this thread then? theirs a satellite map in the game? its even 3d in singleplayer, and this thread even says topographic map....

 

so back on track, if anyone can find a high quality (wallpaper size so it can be printed on large paper/ zoomed in on in full screen) version of the map we see in the planning room (its blue) i might mix that with other maps ive seen to make a ordinance survey map of los santos and blain county.

[Solid Scorpion]

I'm a map freak so I'll say yeah.

 

I prefer plotting my journeys irl by map over sat-nav's that some people follow down railway lines or off cliffs

( ^ modern day natural selection there).

 

I've gone a bit off topic but, yeah would be cool just as long as I don't have to make it.

[Midnightz]

 

I'd rather have a satellite map.

well, i gotta ask, why you even in this thread then? theirs a satellite map in the game? its even 3d in singleplayer, and this thread even says topographic map....

 

so back on track, if anyone can find a high quality (wallpaper size so it can be printed on large paper/ zoomed in on in full screen) version of the map we see in the planning room (its blue) i might mix that with other maps ive seen to make a ordinance survey map of los santos and blain county.

 

 

Because satellite views show contours better, IMO. Topography provides information relevant to engineers. No, we don't have a satellite map in V right now. Look: http://www.igta5.com/images/gta-v-map-satellite-small.jpg

[Soul Technology]

 

 

I'd rather have a satellite map.

well, i gotta ask, why you even in this thread then? theirs a satellite map in the game? its even 3d in singleplayer, and this thread even says topographic map....

 

so back on track, if anyone can find a high quality (wallpaper size so it can be printed on large paper/ zoomed in on in full screen) version of the map we see in the planning room (its blue) i might mix that with other maps ive seen to make a ordinance survey map of los santos and blain county.

 

 

Because satellite views show contours better, IMO. Topography provides information relevant to engineers. No, we don't have a satellite map in V right now. Look: http://www.igta5.com/images/gta-v-map-satellite-small.jpg

 

really?....

this is an thread where he title and vote are on TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS, so if you want a satellite map, plz go somewhere else,

this isn saying "put it in the game" either. this thread is asking if anyone has one so i can replace the thread with the map so everyone may have one.

now a we can ALL SEE form your link, there is a satellite map already available, so why are you complaining about not having one?

if you want me to put that map here im not, as this is a thread about TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS. so if you want to help, thanks.

 

now, for anyone who understands what this thread is about, there is a topographic/blueprint map in the planning room for 10 car apartments, if anyone can get a HD photo of that in 2d (capture device?/Photoshop skills?) id appreciate it, and might even merge that with other maps to make a better topographic map

[Midnightz]

I thought you wanted to bring a topographical map IN-GAME. So, I thought that was weird and said (IMO) a satellite one would be more meaningful/helpful for players. There's no need to get upset. Curious though, WHY do you want to make a topographical map to just look at?

[MentalPX]

Because this is the Free West and he can do whatever he wants (within the confines of the law)?

Edited May 3, 2014 by TimothyParadox

[Midnightz]

It's a legitimate and serious question dude.

[jtet37]

i would like to see if any of the crazy roads between the alamo and the hollywood hills make any sense, or are just a silly waste of space.

[Soul Technology]

It's a legitimate and serious question dude.

its called "im tired of people joining threads just to bitch, saying that there idea is better and practically demanding the thread be changed to what THEY want, ESPECIALLY people that don't even read and/or understand the thread first... so if your not interested in a topographical map WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?!

[Midnightz]

I thought you wanted to bring a topographical map IN-GAME. So, I thought that was weird and said (IMO) a satellite one would be more meaningful/helpful for players. There's no need to get upset. Curious though, WHY do you want to make a topographical map to just look at?

 

Like I said... curious why you would want that. If your answer is that you like them, that's fine. I was just wondering if there was some special reason you had in mind. No need to freak out, sheesh.

Edited May 6, 2014 by Midnightz

[Sir Michael]

A topographic map would be a bitch to make.

 

We don't even have a means of measuring numerical altitude in this game. Lol, I like the idea, but it'd require lots of time and effort.

[MaksymDesigns]

It would be really helpful for me to have a topographic map to be available because I'm also making a map(Aeronautical Chart) for GTA 5 that requires some topographic information.

[2Good4U]

^ If your on next-gen you can go first person in a hydra, set it down anywhere and look at the heads up display for your altitude.

Edited September 22, 2015 by 2Good4U