The Map System is an interactive atlas designed to help you explore the RKSL Studios created maps and assets.

Using the map you can:

• Search for locations
• View settlements
• Explore infrastructure
• Find military and government facilities
• View roads and transport networks
• Access related wiki articles
• Measure distances
• Plan routes
• Generate grid references

No registration is required to browse the map.

When the site loads you will see:

Logo
Website
Link
Map Selector
Wiki Link 
Filters
Search
Share
Gazetteer
Print

The main map occupies the centre of the screen.

Use: Map Selector to choose an available island.

Examples:

• BATUS
• Bovington
• SPTA - Salisbury Plain Training Area
• Mach-Loop - Low Flying Area 7 (LFA7)

The map will automatically reload.

Use the search box at the top of the page.

Search by:

• Settlement Name
• Region Name
• Military Base
• Infrastructure
• Roads
• Grid References

Search suggestions appear automatically while typing.

To control what is displayed use:

• Category Filter
• Type Filter

Category Examples:

• Settlements
• Infrastructure
• Military
• Government
• Transport
• Tourism
• Emergency
• Telecoms

Types Examples

• Types
• City
• Village
• Airport
• Harbour
• Hospital
• Military Base
• Radar Site

You can select multiple options.

Available layers may include:

• Roads
• Areas
• Grid Overlay

Toggle layers on or off using the layer controls.

Click any marker.

A popup will display:

• Name
• Category
• Type
• Grid Reference
• Description

If available:

• Open Wiki Article

will appear.

Selecting the link opens the related wiki page.

The system supports:

• 6 Figure
• 8 Figure
• 10 Figure

grid references. Right-click anywhere on the map to display:

• Coordinates
• Grid Reference
• Copy Grid Reference

Select:

• Measure Tool

from the map controls.

Click on the map for the:

• Start Point
• End Point

The map displays:

• Distance
• Bearing

Select the Range Ring Tool:

• Click a location.
• Choose a distance.

Example: 1km 5km 10km

A ring will be displayed around the selected location.

Select: Route Planner

Add multiple points.

The system will calculate:

• Total Distance
• Estimated Travel Time

The map supports:

• 1km Grid
• 10km Grid

Enable the required overlay using the map controls.

Where available, roads are displayed as overlays.

Road classifications may include:

• Primary Roads
• Secondary Roads
• Tracks
• Footpaths

Use the Roads layer toggle to show or hide them.

NOTE: I have not yet imported the roads for most maps. It will come

Select: Map Info

to view information about the currently selected map.

This includes:

• Map Description
• Status
• Completion Progress
• Statistics
• Development Notes
• Change Log

The information automatically updates when a different map is selected.

A compass is displayed on the map.

The compass indicates:

North

and helps with navigation and bearings.

NOTE: This is pretty much useless, I was going to allow the map to be rotated but it proved a bit pointless so this may disappear at somepoint

A scale bar is displayed on the map. The scale updates automatically as you zoom.

Example:

• 100m
• 500m
• 1km
• 5km

Use: + or - to zoom in and out. You can also the mouse wheel or Touch Gestures on a tablet depending on your device.

Registered users may have access to:

• Saved Filters
• Saved Searches
• Saved Views Favourites

depending on site configuration.

use:

Search

rather than manually zooming.

Filter by:

Infrastructure

then select:

• Power
• Water
• Telecoms

types.

Enable:

• Military
• Roads
• Grid Overlay

for operational planning views.

Most locations include:

• Open Wiki Article

which provides detailed background information.

If you encounter missing information or incorrect data, please contact a site administrator.

The map database is continuously updated as new content is added and reviewed.