The TOWN-WIDE picnic is coming up on July 13th! We are planning a classic country afternoon with a cookout and pot luck at Manon and Ian Slome’s fabulous barn. A craft table for the kids, hear some great music by Jasperoo, Free Mini tarot card readings by Gallatin’s own Tracie Herrmann, connect with our town Historian Louisa Ruby, meet Jim Nordgren who is conducting a … {...}
A New Resource for Gallatin Residents – Town Maps in Google Earth
The Town of Gallatin is at the cutting-edge of a technology revolution when it comes to offering new Google Earth maps that help residents, the town and first responders understand everything from topography and property boundaries to historic places and water sources.
Funded by a grant from Hudson River Valley Greenway, councilman John (Fraser) Paterson, Lisa Deleeuw and the vision of the Town Board have guided an initiative to bring town maps into the 21st century. By documenting town features and resources in Google Earth, residents now have access to 3D satellite-based maps through Gallatin’s Townhub website and a dedicated computer in the town hall.
Click on Maps on the front page of the the town’s website to view static pdfs derived from the Google Earth maps or download Google Earth and the first few interactive maps on the site. By opening these files, residents can watch as Google Earth journeys to Gallatin and highlights key features. Residents can then zoom in to see specific areas.
“We’re the first town in this area to use this technology to provide residents the ability to view and engage with interactive maps in Google Earth,” said Paterson. “Some of the immediate benefits of hosting this information on the website include making it easier for first responders to locate water sources and for residents to understand boundary lines and flood plains.”
Click here to view the Maps page. In the coming weeks, the Town will be adding more links to Google Earth interactive files. We look forward to your feedback.
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