Mapping Clinic

QOC’s maps are a valuable resource, and while we don’t use all 130 mapped areas, the ones we do use require updates to keep them current. With the hope of increasing our current pool of mappers, QOC's Mapping Director Ted Good will conduct a free beginning mapping clinic. The clinic will consist of two zoom sessions and an in-person mapping session. The course is open to and geared towards QOC members who are experienced orienteers.

Learning how to map is great way to improve your map reading skills and become a better orienteer. As an additional incentive to mapping, QOC has a program that will pay club members $10 per hour spent field checking. This program will be covered in the class but there are restrictions and it requires a W9 to be submitted to the club.

As this is a beginner class it will focus on basic mapping and field checking but won’t get into every mapping aspect. We won’t be covering LIDAR processing or OCAD drafting. After this class, participants should understand the map making process, orienteering map symbols, and be able perform field checks to update existing maps.

The schedule:

• Zoom Sessions (2):
  • #1: Wed. March 19, 7-10pm
  • #2: Wed. March 26, 7-10pm; may not need the whole time.
• Mapping Session: Saturday, March 29 10:00am-2:00pm (Park location is TBD but maybe Greenbelt Park as it is centrally located)
  • The mapping session is dependent on weather. Rain date will be in April sometime.

If you are interested in attending but can’t make those dates let Ted know, as he may be able to have multiple sessions. The last time we recorded the sessions so you may be able to miss a zoom session and view it later before the next session.

Needed Gear for the clinic:

Zoom Sessions:
 

• Computer that can do zoom
   
• Blank paper (to draw a map)
   
• Pen/paper
  
  Mapping Session:
   
• Compass
   
• Pens/pencils
   
• Blank paper (maps will be provided)
   
• Non-metallic clipboard, or something to write on
   
• Ruler with millimeter scale
  
  Optional:
   
• Laser Range Finder
   
• If you have OCAD: Tablet with synced GPS
   
• GPS that can make tracks for point features
   
• Cell phone with free OCAD sketch tool loaded