Creating Maps
To create a Map for your property you will first want to log into your account. If you do not yet have a LiveStacks.co account, you can start by creating a free account.
Once logged in you can create a new Map on the Maps page or Pricing page by clicking the "Create New Map" button.
This will bring you to the payment page where you can securely check out using our payment provider Stripe.
Once payment is complete you should be redirected back to LiveStacks.co. Your newly created Map should now be available for editing on the Maps page.
Editing Maps
All Maps you have created will show up on the Maps page. You can use the Map list to open Maps for viewing or editing. You can also rename Maps from the Map list or upgrade any Map from Free to Premium.
Map Extent
Once you have created your Map you will want to set its extent. Creating an extent sets the general location of your property for quick navigation via the Extent button at the top of the main menu. It does not need to be precise and may take a couple attempts before getting it right based on the shape and size of your property.
You can define the extent of your Map by clicking 'Set Extent' and drawing a rectangle within or around your property.
Clicking the Extent button at the top of the main menu will automatically move the map back to your property. This makes it easy to re-orient yourself back to the center of your map.
Base Map
By default the Map is shown as a satellite image. However, you can easily switch between different Base Maps by clicking the Map button in the main menu.
The 'Map' submenu shows several different Base Map options:
- Satellite - satellite imagery of the world
- Street - simplified navigation-style map
- Topography - map providing elevation & slope data
Map Overlays
Overlays provide additional data that may be useful to better understand the various region(s) your property belongs to. Unlike Base Maps, Overlays are shown on top of your Base Map.
The 'Overlays' submenu shows several different overlays:
- Climate - a Koppen climate map for the US
- Bioregions - the various bioregions of the US
- Geology - global soil data including soil class, pH and composition.
