[RESERVOIRS-2] Follow up: your feedback please

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
13/04/2010 11:05

I tried but it turns out to be impossible to produce ONE map of Northern Cyprus (for the Internet) with ALL the roads/paths leading to the 30+ reservoirs.



So here's another idea: 1) A map of Northern Cyprus with all the reservoirs (ready). 2) Every reservoir will be a hot spot on the basic map hence clickable. It means: when you click a reservoir you'll see a map like this one: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Gönyeli_1_Map.jpg

The second choice after clicking a reservoir on the basic NC map could be: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Gönyeli_1_Sat.jpg (no text/details added yet).

Third choice: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Gönyeli_1_Hyb.jpg (no text/details added yet).

Fourth choice: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Gönyeli_1_Phy.jpg (no text/details added yet).





My question: should such maps be more detailed? If so: which details? Only roads/paths where you can drive your car to the reservoir?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
13/04/2010 11:07

Suggestions welcome! Please keep this thread serious.

ozwozz86


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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 00:52

personally like map 1 the most then map 3 for the clickable map for each reservoir





makes sense to me having map with just the reservoirs and each one clickable - I would happily use it



Andrea

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 09:21

Thank you, Andrea! As a "reward": which reservoir would you like me to do first?

juliamoons



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 09:29

I agree with Oz but using 2 and then 3 as these two are very detailed. Would also like to suggest that Google Earth Longitute/Lattitude would provide a great reference for getting there etc., As any route back tracking to where you are coming from can help in planning a journey. Nice job DC love all your maps.



Julia

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 09:44

juliamoons: The main map will be clickable and every reservoir on the main map will me numbered (with four hot spots), so you can chose any of the fours detailed maps you want any time.

Earth Longitute/Lattitude: will be done. Either on the main map or on the four detailed maps.



More suggestions? Welcome!

juliamoons



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 13:50

Fantastic. Now I know where Gönyeli reservoir is will head out there tomorrow.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 20:34

This is another draft - I'm hoping for suggestions & criticisms again (click URL): http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Mersinlik_3_Hyb_FH_72.jpg

sweep


Joined: 11/10/2007
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 21:33

hi dutch



if possible could you put the approx road lengths leading up to the lakes so we will be able to clock this on our mileometers so you will know if you have gone to far and missed a turn off.



could you mark a spot on the lakeside for the best entry to the lake and exit for the car.



if you can find out any information on what kind of fish are in the lakes it would be good to note on the map as you could choose the lakes from what spieces are available in each water very helpfull for fishermen.



could you have a dedicated site were all visitors of the lake could post pictures and experiences of there visits this would be exellent and could show the potential for fishing in the north and plenty of good tips and guides for all the lakes.



just a few ideas, keep up the good as this is exactly what i need on my next visit so i am not climbing half way down a mountian as i couldnt find the road leading to the lake last time near the acapulco resort.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 21:45

RE msg 9, sweep: 1) "approx road lengths". I've put a horizontal scale near the lake. To make it easier I'll put a vertical scale on the maps also.

2) "mark a spot on the lakeside". I really don't have the time to check all the reservoirs in detail. But if fishermen send me feedback I'll be pleased to put it on the maps.

3) "kind of fish are in the lakes". See 4)

4) "dedicated site". If I'm not mistaken there is already such a site (or was it a dedicated thread on this board?). I'll check.

Thank you for your feedback!

http://is.gd/bssYn

sweep


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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 21:51

dutch



i will send feed back on my trips and i am sure others will,



great stuff maps are exellent.

Blackpoolfan


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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 22:16

Me to, as a keen angler in the uk these maps are excellent and very informative, Hats off to Mr Dutch and thank-you..........

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 22:34

I prefer map 1.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/04/2010 09:41

Uploaded (draft: for comments/criticisms) map of the Geçitköy göleti (reservoir): http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Gecitkoy_Hyb_FH_72.jpg

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/04/2010 11:06

Map of the Geçitköy göleti (reservoir) updated with horizontal and vertical scale.

http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Gecitkoy_Hyb_FH_72.jpg



http://is.gd/bssYn

Toonie


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Message Posted:
16/04/2010 11:48

there is a marvellous book called 31 walks in North Cyprus with step by step details of the walks, this includes any reservoirs. I bought it last year at the book shop in Catalkoy. Many walks all over the I sland.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/04/2010 13:30

RE msg 16, Toonie: (...) walks, this includes any reservoirs. (...)

=> Toonie, I have this book "Walks in North Cyprus" (3rd Series, September 2001) and although there are nice walks described (with some very basic maps, though adequate for walkers) I haven't found the 30+ reservoirs in Northern Cyprus. Which edition are you referring to?

Toonie


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Message Posted:
16/04/2010 13:33

re message 17 not sure what edition I just have photo copies of the walks with me. I should have said there are some reservoir walks in the book, apologies

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/04/2010 13:55

RE msg 18, Toonie: No problem at all! I found only four walks in the book with a map showing a reservoir also, that's why I asked. I think the maps I'm producing now are (mainly) of use for fishermen.

juliamoons



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Posts: 849

Message Posted:
17/04/2010 13:02

We went and found Mersinlik Resevoir on Thursday. Could not find a path around the waters edge, so not sure if it is good for fishing. To access it take the bottom dirt track which will take you to the bottom of the overflow. This can be walked up, unfortunately I had the wrong footwear on and did not attempt it. If you take the tarmac road up and the first dirt track on your right you can see this fabulous reservoir from above.



I took some video of it from above:- enjoy



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ase_GigVABQ



Julia

andy-f


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Message Posted:
17/04/2010 23:38

juliamoons thanks for above post . ive been trying to find this reservoir as its not far from our appartment at sweetwaterbay, ill be having a go at it end of may. someone on 44 has fished and caught double figure carp .



andy

andy-f


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Message Posted:
17/04/2010 23:46

sorry hans need to thank you first for the map , ive printed it out so i can refare to it when over next .



andy

juliamoons



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Message Posted:
18/04/2010 08:13

Take the old coast road as the new coast road is blocked immediately before the Mersinlik turn off. You will eventually see a sign pointing right for Mersinlik.