Does anyone have or know where to get the map(s) showing the area(s) that the dispatchers note on the call?
If you are referring to the one used by the agencies around Denver (West Metro, South Metro, Douglas County, Littleton, Cunningham, etc), then the answer is sort of. I produced a Google Earth overlay of that map grid system years ago, but I think the host I used for the original map grid system changed how linking to images. I've been thinking of remaking it as an actual image or pdf type file to keep it independent of Google Earth, but haven't gotten around to it. You can look up the map grids for specifically Douglas County by visiting this pdf of the fire districts (note: long loading time).Does anyone have a picture of Denver's grid map?
Does anyone have a picture of Denver's grid map?
It appears that I am incorrect regarding the map page for Denver. According to the old topic we have around on the forums, it appears that Denver does use the same map grids. I wasn't aware because I don't monitor them frequently and haven't heard them use them before.If you are referring to the one used by the agencies around Denver...
I was referring to the City of Colorado Springs one.If you are referring to the one used by the agencies around Denver (West Metro, South Metro, Douglas County, Littleton, Cunningham, etc), then the answer is sort of. I produced a Google Earth overlay of that map grid system years ago, but I think the host I used for the original map grid system changed how linking to images. I've been thinking of remaking it as an actual image or pdf type file to keep it independent of Google Earth, but haven't gotten around to it. You can look up the map grids for specifically Douglas County by visiting this pdf of the fire districts (note: long loading time).
It wouldn't take much effort to integrate it into their book assuming that already have their maps already sectioned into 1 mile by 1 mile square blocks. The Colorado Springs Map Grid is very interesting because it actually piggybacks off of the BLM's Public Land Survey System. I recall seeing the odd 36 section numbering scheme and did some research after making the map. It would appear that Colorado Springs FD took all the Township maps for Colorado Springs, relabeled the Township with letters, and retained each Township section number. Actually took a little bit for me to verify this because theI wonder how much it would take to have the McVan Map Co to incorporate those grids into its next map book for El Paso County, and other jurisdictions as well, since they already have zip codes, school districts and city/country, etc areas all marked.
It also does not contain information regarding detailed map pages as none of them have ever been published online (well, except for one of the map pages). So basically it will not be able to tell you where J23B or T26A is exactly.For South Metro the A, B, C, D suffix is the exact quarter mile detail within the one square mile block. So, cut any map grid into even fourths and you'll have it. Littleton uses the suffix differently and each one represents an area on the map that needs more detail... Usually an apartment complex will be individually labeled with a letter and sometimes a number at the end - if the complex or area is big enough.
Thanks for the information Eric, always appreciate input from a credible source! From what I can tell so far it sounds like Douglas County uses a similar quarter mile division for their maps. Can you verify if that is true?For South Metro the A, B, C, D suffix is the exact quarter mile detail within the one square mile block. So, cut any map grid into even fourths and you'll have it. Littleton uses the suffix differently and each one represents an area on the map that needs more detail... Usually an apartment complex will be individually labeled with a letter and sometimes a number at the end - if the complex or area is big enough.
I also didn't realize that I didn't remove that section of sentence when I hit submit. I was going to note that the BLM's map system happened to be offline when I tried to figure the Township stuff out.Actually took a little bit for me to verify this because the