Power transmission lines in America

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability of maps for power transmission lines in various locations in America. Participants explore the feasibility of obtaining such maps for recreational purposes, specifically for offroad vehicle riding, while considering legal access and property restrictions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about how to obtain maps of powerlines, expressing interest in legal riding areas.
  • Another participant doubts the availability of specific maps and suggests searching online.
  • A participant mentions that maps can be purchased from the USGS but notes the absence of free options.
  • One participant provides a link to a website that may offer the desired maps.
  • Some participants express concerns about the control of this information due to security issues related to terrorism.
  • A participant shares that in Miami, FP&L has restricted access to various utility maps, including powerlines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of maps, with some suggesting that purchasing from USGS is the only option, while others express skepticism about finding useful resources.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the availability of free maps and the potential restrictions on accessing certain utility information, which may depend on local regulations and security considerations.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in offroad riding, utility mapping, or those seeking information on legal access to powerline areas.

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I was just curious if anyone would know how I could go about getting maps of powerlines in various locations? Is it even possible to do so?

The reason I'm wondering is to find places to go riding. I know some powerlines are open to offroad vehicles, whereas others are not, or are on private property. I was hoping to find a map of some of the lines in my neighborhood so I could know what is and is not legal, plus get an idea how much riding there is to be done.

Thanks
 
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I doubt you'll find anything specific enough to be of help to you. Have you spent any time googling it?
 
You can buy maps from the USGS. I couldn't find anything free.

Hopefully this information is controlled a little; with terrorism in mind.
 
I think this is what you want: http://www.enermap.com/electric_map.html
 
so much for that theory! :biggrin:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Hopefully this information is controlled a little; with terrorism in mind.

I would hope so to but :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
You can buy maps from the USGS. I couldn't find anything free.

Hopefully this information is controlled a little; with terrorism in mind.

well they are kinda BIG and up in the air so eazy to spot

in Miami FP&L has ARC [program] maps of all kinds of stuff like powerlines , water, belltel, gas ect, plus esmts and R/W but access is restricted
 

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