map making
Mapping the PA Wilds: The Dark Skies Story and Beyond!
Go behind the scenes of the Dark Skies / Susquehannock State Forest Lizard Map, the first in a planned series of Purple Lizard Maps produced in partnership with the Pennsylvania Wilds Center. From field exploration and local partnerships to detailed cartography and countless miles of backroads, discover how this map came together and how it can help visitors explore more deeply, connect with public lands and communities, and discover more of one of Pennsylvania’s most remarkable outdoor landscapes.
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15 Ways Purple Lizard Maps Make Every Adventure Better
Purple Lizard Maps aren't just tools — they're gateways to adventure. Designed for those who truly value the outdoors, these award-winning maps offer the big picture, incredible detail, and real-world reliability that apps can't match. Explore 15 ways Purple Lizard Maps make outdoor adventures better — from field-verified accuracy and public land detail to elevation insight, local lore, and the unmatched big-picture view. Discover why award-winning Lizard Maps are the trusted choice for outdoor explorers.
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Making the Ohiopyle-Laurel Highlands Lizard Map: Notes from the Field
Every map we make presents new challenges and the Ohiopyle-Laurel Highlands Lizard Map was no exception. About 7 months after we started field work, the Ohiopyle-Laurel Highlands Lizard Map was published. We really like this map, it opens up a lot of territory and will help people see the area in a way they haven't been able to. Put away your GPS, grab the Lizard Map and get out there to see what lies on the backroads of the Laurel Highlands!
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