Methods

To begin our project, we met with the property manager, Chuck Courcy, to discuss what the needs and goals of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont and the Rock Point School in terms of mapping trails. We walked the trails with Chuck to get a sense for where they are and the issues that we were addressing. After this meeting, we prepared project objectives and a work plan. From that point our work plan was as follows:

 

 

 

 

November 8-
  • Check out existing map and figure out important strengths and weaknesses
  • Outline in greater detail what we will include in our maps
    • Visitor map ideas: lengths of trails, degree of difficulty, cultural/unique points of interest to stop at
    • Property Management ideas: possible new trails, changes to existing ones
  • Start walking trails with GPS and camera also taking notes on points of interest
  • Start adding GPS data to google map
  • Note: sometime after this lab but before the following, connect GPS unit to computer to make sure that the data points we are compiling are being done correctly

 

November 15-
  • Finish GPS-ing trails and go back to specific sites
  • Keep adding data and images to digital map
  • Start planning print version(s)

 

November 29-
  • Put together final products
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