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    Hi Guys

    What free map measuring tools do you use? Find lot size now uses apple maps.

    Is there anything that allows you to measure blow sizes with a reasonable view? And free?

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    Quote Originally Posted by South East Mowing View Post
    Hi Guys

    What free map measuring tools do you use? Find lot size now uses apple maps.

    Is there anything that allows you to measure blow sizes with a reasonable view? And free?
    Oh no Johnny, I think you're on the wrong site .......... again!

    Cheers Fred.

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    Hi Guys

    What free map measuring tools do you use? Find lot size now uses apple maps.

    Is there anything that allows you to measure blow sizes with a reasonable view? And free? (measure block sizes)

    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    Oh no Johnny, I think you're on the wrong site .......... again!

    Cheers Fred.
    Which site would you recommend fasr freddy???

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    I just found this one. Seems to work the same as findlotsize.

    https://www.maps.ie/distance-area-calculator.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by edbeek View Post
    I just found this one. Seems to work the same as findlotsize.

    https://www.maps.ie/distance-area-calculator.html
    Thanks Ed! !

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    Quote Originally Posted by edbeek View Post
    I just found this one. Seems to work the same as findlotsize.

    https://www.maps.ie/distance-area-calculator.html
    This site seems to be very limited now. No satelite imagery anymore & no property boundaries.

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    l posted a gov one here recently......never used one so can't comment

    edit - its NSW http://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/




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    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    l posted a gov one here recently......never used one so can't comment

    edit - its NSW http://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/
    That one looks pretty good Paul.

    I had a look at a Qld Govt one a while ago, but it seemed a bit clunky to use.

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    I just looked up findlotsize again, and they have a paid version now that still uses google maps. $20 for 1000 map views seems pretty reasonable. That would last me for years

    https://www.measurelotsize.com/?r=f&st=paid

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    I know it’s not free but I love nearmap.
    Have looked at a few other measuring programs but nearmap is very up to date and so easy to use.
    Works out about $22-23 a week.
    Their prices aren’t fixed.
    They tried to sell me a package for $1650pa.
    But just tell them how much you want it and how much your willing to pay.
    Could get it cheaper than I got it but I use it a fair bit and hate haggling so just accepted what I pay now.

    Have had it a few years now and use it all the time.

    Cheers rick

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    Quote Originally Posted by holdenhead View Post
    I know it’s not free but I love nearmap.
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    But just tell them how much you want it and how much your willing to pay.
    .....
    Have had it a few years now and use it all the time.

    Cheers rick
    Yep, I love Nearmap (NEA) too .... as a shareholder.
    Bought in some years ago when I first saw the resolution/quality of the imagery when i was working for govt at <$0.10 and now .... well now ($1.80)

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    Quote Originally Posted by South East Mowing View Post
    Hi Guys

    What free map measuring tools do you use? Find lot size now uses apple maps.

    Is there anything that allows you to measure blow sizes with a reasonable view? And free?
    John,
    There are quite a few(Free) tools that work with Google maps ........just do a Googlew search for "measuring areas with google maps" and you will find quite a few.
    There is also the Vic Govt Landview website

    Interactive Map Introduction - Land.vic.gov.au
    http://www.land.vic.gov.au/home/go-t...nteractive-map
    Introduction to the Interactive Map of Victoria, Australia.

    which gives you the cadastral (block survey mapping) for whole of Vic and it has tools for measuring area, perimeter etc.
    Can get to a parcel by street addresss, Bloc/sec no or by just interactive browsing.

    Good hunting.
    You might also find similar for some of the local govt areas ... I know Yarra Ranges shire has quite good public avail gis website.

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