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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 212987" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>I can only comment on the DS VIC map book. The maps are reasonably accurate regarding scale and aspect ratio etc. Roads and tracks are somewhat simplified as they don't show every twist, turn and slight bend. The green shaded areas in general depict open land such as State Forrest, National park etc.</p><p></p><p>They are a guide only regarding the historical mining/prospecting information, relative to the tracks and other map detail.</p><p></p><p>Once in a specific area, you need good topographical maps at least 1:25,000 scale to gain a more detailed and accurate boundary of crown land. Even then depending upon the year of the original survey to make the map, they may not be up to date. Further info an be obtained from the Vic Parks web site for more up to date data.</p><p></p><p>Having said that about VIC, I suggest the same approach be taken for other states covered by DS gold maps including NSW.</p><p></p><p>It goes to doing your research before you leave home and being able to navigate to those areas when prospecting. Using GPS or compass and paper map, if you know how, or both.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 212987, member: 1932"] I can only comment on the DS VIC map book. The maps are reasonably accurate regarding scale and aspect ratio etc. Roads and tracks are somewhat simplified as they don't show every twist, turn and slight bend. The green shaded areas in general depict open land such as State Forrest, National park etc. They are a guide only regarding the historical mining/prospecting information, relative to the tracks and other map detail. Once in a specific area, you need good topographical maps at least 1:25,000 scale to gain a more detailed and accurate boundary of crown land. Even then depending upon the year of the original survey to make the map, they may not be up to date. Further info an be obtained from the Vic Parks web site for more up to date data. Having said that about VIC, I suggest the same approach be taken for other states covered by DS gold maps including NSW. It goes to doing your research before you leave home and being able to navigate to those areas when prospecting. Using GPS or compass and paper map, if you know how, or both..... [/QUOTE]
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