The Map System is an interactive atlas designed to help you explore the RKSL Studios created maps and assets.
Using the map you can:
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:
The map will automatically reload.
Use the search box at the top of the page.
Search by:
Search suggestions appear automatically while typing.
To control what is displayed use:
Category Examples:
Types Examples
You can select multiple options.
Available layers may include:
Toggle layers on or off using the layer controls.
Click any marker.
A popup will display:
If available:
will appear.
Selecting the link opens the related wiki page.
The system supports:
grid references. Right-click anywhere on the map to display:
Select:
from the map controls.
Click on the map for the:
The map displays:
Select the Range Ring Tool:
Example: 1km 5km 10km
A ring will be displayed around the selected location.
Select: Route Planner
Add multiple points.
The system will calculate:
The map supports:
Enable the required overlay using the map controls.
Where available, roads are displayed as overlays.
Road classifications may include:
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:
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:
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:
depending on site configuration.
use:
Search
rather than manually zooming.
Filter by:
Infrastructure
then select:
types.
Enable:
for operational planning views.
Most locations include:
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.