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And for Queensland, Australia residents, you have the ability to do a lot of that, and for free supplied by the Queensland Government. Not to the same detail but worth getting started with. Far higher-resolution maps, accurate property boundaries, contours and watercourses etc. https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/queensland-globe There are instructions on how to use with "Google Earth" for Mac, PC and Phone. Requires an active internet connection. Basically, download Google Earth, install it, and double-click your previously downloaded QLD Globe.kml (https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0020/100568/qldglobe.kml). Instructions here: https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/queensland-globe/install-mac-pc Any self- respecting permie would also download the Vegetation Globe.kml. Instructions here: https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/queensland-globe/install-vegetation-management Within the QLD Globe layers, there are also "Category Globes" to use. Follow the onscreen prompts while you are using Google Earth. Below is a random area with topographical on, watercourses and high value agricultural land. In the left column are some (more not visible) of the layers that can be turned on and off: View attachment 2332
