Here is a Little World Locator Map in action. This one was created using a tool called the Global Map Projector. It is supplied by the Goddard Institute for Space Studies and is located in an area called Software Tools. It is freeware. One needs only to download and extract the files into their work area. Then it's a double-click on the G.Projector and follow directions. It does require Java in order to operate. Using the supplied sample world maps, one can create any number of global projections and center them to any longitude they desire. For example, the Little World Locator Map I created is a Wagner IV projection, centered on 150°E longitude. I'm not real crazy about the color and size of the locator dot, but I'll take care of that later. The important thing is, my Little World Locator Map looks pretty good. G.Projector is really a cool too!.
Oh, by the way, I am actually working on digitizing reefs off of the northern end of New Britain Island on this rainy Monday afternoon.
Enjoy!
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