In a world full of ready access to knowledge, getting the right direction becomes crucial. At a click of a button, we can get access to a lot of data however what we often really need is a focused blueprint. Welcome to the world of customized thematic maps. This post is about how a customized thematic road network map can give us an edge in planning.
As a part of our endeavour to document our entire village biodiversity, we need to plan documentation trails for field data collection. This sounds straightforward. Google maps? You may say. here are some difficulties
- Village roads are better known to the village people rather than google. (Think of all your childhood secret trails and escape routes after stealing mangoes)
- Satellite imagery/maps do not represent village/ward/other boundaries however local landmarks do.
- Most often, the type of road, its status is not shown on ready available roads maps.
- All you need is just the Road map minus the clutter.
Therefore we took up this task to compile a road network map for Betalbatim Village in Salcete Goa. We will keep on updating this but for now, we shall plan our documentation trails for birds, religious structures etc.. with this map.
Presenting a clutter-free thematic road map of Betalbatim village below.
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| Road network overlaid on Satellite Imagery |
How will you use your village road network map? Tell us in the comments below.
Thank you, readers.
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