Here's a list of some helpful Windows based software for people who are interested in exploring the Pine Barrens. Please, send me suggestions for your favorite software. Send an email to bruset@njpinebarrens.com.
Graphics & Photos
Image Resizer Powertoy for Windows XP - free program from Microsoft that allows you resize a single (or a batch) of digital photos into whatever resolution you need. Simply right click on the photo and select "Resize Image"
REAWatermark - shareware application that allows you to easily add a watermark image or text to your digital photos.
Mapping and Exploring
USA PhotoMaps - freeware application that allows you to download USGS Topographic maps and Satellite Photos, quickly switch between the two, and create and display waypoints with your GPS. Supports Garmin USB GPS's too.
OziExplorer - Commercial ($85) software that allows you to extrapolate positions from historic map images. Helpful if you want to plot coordinates based on old maps.
Google Earth - Free - lets you see a stiched together composite of satellite imagery and maps, overlay road and topo data (in some areas), and search for addresses. PC & Mac.
Graphics & Photos
Image Resizer Powertoy for Windows XP - free program from Microsoft that allows you resize a single (or a batch) of digital photos into whatever resolution you need. Simply right click on the photo and select "Resize Image"
REAWatermark - shareware application that allows you to easily add a watermark image or text to your digital photos.
Mapping and Exploring
USA PhotoMaps - freeware application that allows you to download USGS Topographic maps and Satellite Photos, quickly switch between the two, and create and display waypoints with your GPS. Supports Garmin USB GPS's too.
OziExplorer - Commercial ($85) software that allows you to extrapolate positions from historic map images. Helpful if you want to plot coordinates based on old maps.
Google Earth - Free - lets you see a stiched together composite of satellite imagery and maps, overlay road and topo data (in some areas), and search for addresses. PC & Mac.