https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/12/03/fun-with-maps/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:58 -0400<![CDATA[I thought I&#8217;d share some cheap and easy ways to solve two kinds of map problems using Google Earth and Google Maps. The first problem is how to generate a series of GPS waypoints using a low-resolution map (such as may be found in books or on the Internet) of historical movements, like migrations or military campaigns. The second is a way to create a cheap gridded topo map for any given place on the planet earth. This exposition requires a familiarity with Google Earth and Google Maps, both of which are available for free.]]>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:12:45 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/12/03/fun-with-maps-n186710