Hi Folks,
New map for ya. It covers
Noganosh, Island Lake, the Magnetawan River loop, and beyond. Attached is a little clip/preview (very low resolution). This is a wonderful area, close to many people who can use it, still pretty wild, and with many routes yet to be established.
For now I'm just using Dropbox for distribution so that I can get this out quickly and start improving it with feedback. There are two versions: one with a faint 1km measured grid and one without. Aesthetically, I don't like measured grids, but I know they're useful. ***LINK UPDATED TO FEB 3, 2018 VERSIONS***
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ecs0amwrcmab ... AVnEa?dl=0The map is designed at a 1:35,000 scale on a massive 50"x64" canvas. If you try to print the whole thing on an 8.5x11 it will not go well. Simply crop what you need for your trip, print on multiple pages if necessary, and don't go beyond 100% zoom or it will start to look pixelated.
I have no plans for paid print distribution unless an opportunity presents itself that doesn't require up front investment.
Eventually I'll publish a georeferenced PDF on the Avenza Maps app store so it can be used easily on mobile and with GPS functionality.
Now... I need your help to complete the map. A lot of information is missing or not precise---potentially even flat out wrong.
There are little annotations all over the map requesting information, but here are a few really important ones right now:Access points - need confirmation on Fleming's Landing, Naiscoot Lake, and Harris Lake (not the marina).
Namely, how much parking is available at each and whether its free. And ideally MORE access points to distribute camper traffic.
GPS tracks for: (1) Kelsie to John, (2) a route connecting Island Lake north to the Pickerel River (this would provide a ton of loop options), and (3) route info/tracks for the chain of lakes south of Port Loring.
Please reply with any information, or email
BackcountryAnglingON@gmail.comAnyway, I'll leave it at that for now. Hope this can help with your trip planning.
Jon