How to use Google Maps to create a Landscape Base Map

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • Every good landscape begins with a plan, and every good plan begins with a base map. In this video we'll show you how to use google maps to create a base map for your property.

Komentáře • 51

  • @ghostlyshadowly
    @ghostlyshadowly Před 2 lety +12

    So useful. Thank you for taking me from "I have no idea how to do this" to having a base map :)

    • @NinjaTenK
      @NinjaTenK Před 2 lety +1

      If you have a property survey done you can just make a copy an use that as Google not accurate

  • @adjesprangers3738
    @adjesprangers3738 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! We have bought a house in France (we are a Dutch couple) and measuring the (large) garden is a bit of a challenge. Your tips and tricks makes it easier.

  • @TheSuburbanGardenista
    @TheSuburbanGardenista Před 2 lety +4

    Short and sweet and so helpful!! Thank you! Going to give this a try soon!

  • @marcuskerstein3951
    @marcuskerstein3951 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video! Thank you.

  • @jerrywarden7844
    @jerrywarden7844 Před rokem

    I enjoyed this. something I learned surveying years ago. If you want to from a 90 degree or perpendicular angle. stand on a lie point your hands in both directions ,close your eyes put your hands together. open your eyes you have just made an exact angle.

  • @Stina85
    @Stina85 Před 4 lety +5

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @katyfoote7497
    @katyfoote7497 Před 3 lety +2

    This is life changing! Thank you!

  • @saritshalhevet1082
    @saritshalhevet1082 Před rokem

    Thank you! This is so helpful!

  • @bblaam27
    @bblaam27 Před rokem

    Wow I did not know this even existed! Thank you so much!

  • @jodyk4949
    @jodyk4949 Před 3 lety +5

    Wow! I never knew! Love this, and thanks for taking us through this tutorial!

  • @CubeCambodia
    @CubeCambodia Před 3 lety

    So helpful and easy thank you so muchhh

  • @xinyangli1724
    @xinyangli1724 Před 3 lety

    Good to know,Thanks!

  • @alaskanfishing
    @alaskanfishing Před 2 měsíci

    Brilliant!

  • @hughhefner4774
    @hughhefner4774 Před 3 lety

    Wow! You are the real MVP!

  • @jamestaylor8217
    @jamestaylor8217 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you. I usually import into Auto-Cad but this is a useful way to do it.

  • @richarddrum9970
    @richarddrum9970 Před rokem +2

    Actually I've used Google Earth pro to design parks and village squares while using the elevations that program provides to lay out existing grade lines on the site. Quite useful system.

    • @matthewsalvador9783
      @matthewsalvador9783 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You can use the Gis … look up the address… then screenshot … then you have a reference… plus it has the utility line marks to an extent…

  • @lotusgsxr750
    @lotusgsxr750 Před 3 lety

    This is perfect! 😊

  • @MisterReos
    @MisterReos Před rokem

    that was awesome, thanks for the help

  • @barbararussell897
    @barbararussell897 Před 3 lety

    Thank you So Much :)

  • @youngandbitter
    @youngandbitter Před 2 lety

    wtf i had no idea you could do this on google maps?! thank you!

    • @NinjaTenK
      @NinjaTenK Před 2 lety

      It's not accurate you would need the property survey

  • @alicethereindeerlady8633

    How do I measure a pool in the back yard to import into a cad drawing? Thank you for your tutorial.

  • @relina___7149
    @relina___7149 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @micksimon2525
    @micksimon2525 Před 4 lety

    thank you

  • @creationslandscapedesigns

    I love this feature but usually, I will still measure by hand to ensure that everything is accurate give or take

  • @NinjaTenK
    @NinjaTenK Před 2 lety +2

    Why not just use the property survey?

  • @georgemartinez6625
    @georgemartinez6625 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent. Except is the maps are not updated.

  • @jenniferk.1740
    @jenniferk.1740 Před 2 lety +3

    Google maps has not been updated on my home in over 3 years....

  • @JmelBst
    @JmelBst Před 2 lety

    Where did you get this paper from?

  • @u-town3233
    @u-town3233 Před 4 lety

    how do you use it on a MAC PC

  • @raghav1790
    @raghav1790 Před 3 lety

    How to do this for new property in new build area when maps are still not updated?

    • @Localscapes
      @Localscapes  Před 3 lety +2

      On a new build, you can get a "plot plan" or "site plan" from your builder or your City building department. Builders must file this information in order to obtain a building permit. You'll be able to start with all the measurements already done! Make sure they provide not just the lot plan but how the home is situated on the lot, preferably with any easements included so you'll be able to plan around easement requirements. All properties have easements but not all easements are in use.

    • @NinjaTenK
      @NinjaTenK Před 2 lety

      Use the property survey

  • @siliconvalleylife2.048
    @siliconvalleylife2.048 Před 2 lety +3

    Those measurements aren't accurate.
    I actually had a client argue that the Google measurements were more accurate than the tape measure we had right in front of us...it was '3,000 square feet off.

    • @NinjaTenK
      @NinjaTenK Před 2 lety +2

      Like I commented it would be easier with the property survey

    • @siliconvalleylife2.048
      @siliconvalleylife2.048 Před 2 lety +2

      @@NinjaTenK that's very true. But the easiest way is to just measure it on site. Most accurate and most convenient.

  • @barbaravanerp4598
    @barbaravanerp4598 Před rokem

    It’s not a correct location. How do I fix this

  • @loganlife328
    @loganlife328 Před rokem

    You are better off going to your county's parcel map viewer. All the measurements are there for you.

  • @tmac1660
    @tmac1660 Před 6 lety

    This works great, except the print. When I print all I get is a tan rectangle...not very helpful.

    • @Localscapes
      @Localscapes  Před 6 lety +2

      Are you using Internet Explorer? If you use Chrome or another browser it will likely work better. Let us know if that does not solve the problem for you. Alternatively, you can check your County Assessor's website as they also have parcel information. The quality of that data will vary by county but it's worth checking.

    • @Localscapes
      @Localscapes  Před 6 lety

      Try it on the satellite view instead. Sometimes the property lines don't print well. Frustrating I'm sure.

  • @gluppyfish
    @gluppyfish Před 6 měsíci

    Useless for me. Google maps does not show new sub-divisions, only older stuff. Thanks anyway

    • @AnxiousCowboy
      @AnxiousCowboy Před 5 měsíci

      Useful for everyone else. Good luck lol

  • @StrayFire
    @StrayFire Před rokem +1

    so much BS in this video xD