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In 2002, 2005, and 2006 I captured a GPS Track Log for the entire Serum Run route. Using captured data I created waypoints for navigating the trail, and even to act as approximate mileage markers, all of which I have overlaid on USGS maps. I have made maps for the Serum Run trail annually starting in 2004. While the file size of the maps are currently to large for web posting, below you will find waypoint data and a brief description of each days travel, and a map for the first day of travel.
Most handheld GPS devices are fairly accurate, however they may be off as far as 500 feet depending on conditions. I have found the maps and data that I have created on my computer to be pretty accurate for the most part. While it may not lead me blind to within arms reach of a cabin door, it will generally get me pretty close if not right on. To Download a file or map image simply right click on the file name and select save target as. Left click on the desired file and open it, and then right click and select Save. A pop up window will open asking you where to save it and what to name it. (Note the location you are saving it to for future reference.) The file should then download. Map Datum is the geographical survey standard that was used in creating the map. All maps on this site where created using North American Datum, 1927, Alaska (NAD 27 ALASKA). Since I use my maps in conjunction with my GPS on a regular bases, I also set my GPS to NAD 27 ALASKA datum. Many GPS units default to WGS 84 Datum, which only varies from NAD 27 ALASKA by a few seconds. I have posted the waypoint data in both NAD 27 ALASKA and WGS 84 datum. If you choose to set your GPS to NAD 27, use the NAD 27 data. If your GPS is set to WGS 84 then use the WGS 84 data, your accuracy to the maps may vary somewhat, but should still be close. Maps are posted in .jpg format, and should be viewable with you internet browser software and most photo or imagining software. You will want to download the jpg file to your hard drive first. Once downloaded open or view the file using photo or imaging software for maps, notepad, word processing software for waypoints. Then select File / Print, and set up your printer option for Portrait or Landscape as needed for maps. You may also want to set to print to fit one page. National Geographic markets waterproof paper that was truly waterproof! REI had it, and it wasn't cheap but it worked wonderfully! If using waterproof paper, do a practice print on plan paper first to make sure the map is going to come out right before you waste expensive paper. I also printed front and back sides to conserve paper. You should be able to print out the waypoints from the web site or by downloading them to your hard drive and then printing them from Microsoft Excel, or by using Microsoft Word and importing the Excel file and then printing it. Downloading Waypoints to GPS unit If you have GPS or mapping software that you use with your GPS feel free to e-mail me and see if I can export the data to suit your software. I use OziExplorer, which is available as a download trail version or full version for a $75 registration fee. See my GPS page for more information on software and hardware. In most cases you should be able to convert the Microsoft Excel file into a format that can be imported to your mapping/GPS software. I use OziExplorer GPS/Mapping software in conjunction with USGS topographical maps on CD to create these maps. For the 2002, 2005, and 2006, Serum Runs I was able to capture a GPS track log for the entire trip. In 2003, waypoint data was created using captured data from 2002, and/or creating waypoints by computer overlaid on 2002 track log data. Since 2005 I have used the combination of all the track logs to place waypoints at key locations along the trial. All maps are NAD 27 ALASKA datum. (See my GPS Navigation section of this site for more details of hardware and software used.)
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