Measuring Distances App

Stonedfish · Mar 28, 2024

Anyone have an App they like that measures distance say along shorelines, river banks etc.
Google Earth has a measuring option, but it pretty much add a point then a straight line to the next point unless I'm using it incorrectly.
I'd like something I can use on a mobile device that allows you to draw a line and measure around natures natural curves rather then adding a bunch of points with straight lines to get an approximate distance.
Thanks for any suggestions.
SF

RCF · Mar 28, 2024

Stonedfish · Mar 28, 2024

RCF said:
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I said an App, not a crutch.

SF

Zak · Mar 28, 2024

I have to do similar stuff a lot for work and I use the point-to-point path in Google Earth. If there's a better way, I'd like to know it!

FinLuver · Mar 28, 2024

Stonedfish said:
I said an App, not a crutch.
SF

That’s for the speedy ol’ krusty cane walkers…

Sam Roffe · Mar 28, 2024

Tom Butler · Mar 28, 2024

Like Zak I use Google, but Maps, a lot. And I was/am a surveyor and have access to GIS programs. Several chords along a curve is close enough for me. It would calculate out to a few steps difference as long as you are not too sloppy.

Stonedfish · Mar 29, 2024

Sam Roffe said:
OnX

Sam,
I’ve been thinking of getting OnX or similar just to identify homeowners and private tideland ownership.
Please post a screenshot of the distance measuring within it if possible.
SF

Divad · Mar 29, 2024

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Stonedfish · Mar 29, 2024

Divad said:
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Use code MeatEater and get 20% off.

Is the measuring all in straight lines?
SF

Divad · Mar 29, 2024

Line based but if you use your two thumbs it’s easy to draw and plot as you go. No single finger draw, yet. I say yet because OnX is really good at taking suggestions and putting them in their app. Seems like a good one too as I get what you’re trying to do.

Mossback · Mar 29, 2024

There's a number of hiking apps that measure how far you walk, not sure if that would be what you are wanting, or if those apps have shoreline maps.

Dustin Chromers · Mar 29, 2024

Stonedfish said:
Anyone have an App they like that measures distance say along shorelines, river banks etc.
Google Earth has a measuring option, but it pretty much add a point then a straight line to the next point unless I'm using it incorrectly.
I'd like something I can use on a mobile device that allows you to draw a line and measure around natures natural curves rather then adding a bunch of points with straight lines to get an approximate distance.
Thanks for any suggestions.
SF

Measure maps

Chadk · Mar 29, 2024

Stonedfish said:
Anyone have an App they like that measures distance say along shorelines, river banks etc.
Google Earth has a measuring option, but it pretty much add a point then a straight line to the next point unless I'm using it incorrectly.
I'd like something I can use on a mobile device that allows you to draw a line and measure around natures natural curves rather then adding a bunch of points with straight lines to get an approximate distance.
Thanks for any suggestions.
SF

OnX has a new feature. Works amazing.

Just click a road or trail, and then the point you want to measure to. If you select the "snap to" option, it overlays the line on the most obvious trail/road path automatically.

Stonedfish · Mar 29, 2024

Chadk said:
OnX has a new feature. Works amazing.

Just click a road or trail, and then the point you want to measure to. If you select the "snap to" option, it overlays the line on the most obvious trail/road path automatically.

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Thank you!
SF

Triggw · Mar 29, 2024

ONX has a free draw mode that lets you simply trace a curved line rather than a series of points.

Brian Miller · Mar 30, 2024

I've posted comparisons of Onx to Gaia. They seem to have similar features but for the price of two states with Onx, you get worldwide with Gaia.

Onx-users, am I mistaken?

Post in thread 'Puget Sound' https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/puget-sound.50/post-158872

Post in thread 'Garmin?' https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/garmin.6617/post-152691

Post in thread 'Garmin?' https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/garmin.6617/post-152743

Sam Roffe · Mar 30, 2024

I’m just learning OnX. Like the feature of knowing where public lands are. Appreciate learning new tricks.

Coach Potter · Apr 3, 2024

I live in OnX for about 6 months of the year. I LOVE the new “snap to” feature for trails that are marked on the map. I’m really hoping that they are able to concoct a way to use it off trail…that’s where I really need it. They already give you the mileage on established trails but my routes aren’t always built on trails. The app has come a long way since I first started using it.

Also, there are a ton of hidden features, at least unknown features, on Google Earth. It’s possible there’s something in Google Earth that’s “hidden”. I’m about to take a class on Google Earth…maybe I’ll learn it and share.