Centre for Samoan Studies
[In conjunction with the US Embassy]
Samoan Heritage Project/AFCP
Directions for use of Jackmond78 map files.
[Created in ArcMap and viewable with ArcGIS Explorer]

          
Directions for use:

To view zipped map file:

1. Install ArcGIS Explorer Desktop [free]
     [http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer-desktop/download]
2. Download the CSS Samoa BaseMap.zip file.
     [Also at the top of the main map page.]
3. Unzip this file FIRST to the "C:\CSS_GIS_Explorer" directory
      You only need to do this ONCE.
     (MUST use this directory for maps to work.
     This is the base map upon which all the other
     maps are drawn.)
4. Unzip other files (eg: Jackmond78.zip) to the
     "C:\CSS_GIS_Explorer" directory as well.
     (Again, MUST use this directory for ALL maps to work properly.)
5. Open: [map file].nmf (eg: J78_Savaii.nmf) from the
     "C:\CSS_GIS_Explorer" diectory.
     (file should open in "ArcGIS Explorer Desktop")


          
Options Available in "ArcGIS Explorer Desktop" :
1. Inside the "CSS Samoa BaseMap"
     a. Villages [non-active: turn on with checkmark]
         [Right click (high light), then TOOLS, then
         ATTRIBUTE TABLE for more data]
     b. Rivers [active]
     c. Roads [active]
     d. Height contour [non-active: turn on with checkmark]
     e. Reefs [non-active: turn on with checkmark]
     f. Costal_region [non-active: turn on with checkmark]
     f. Land Mass [active]
2. Each survey (ie: Letolo, etc.) is active.
     a. ... Survey Map (Archaeological Survey overlay)[active]
      double click to zoom to location,
      enlarge as needed
     b. Letolo Paddock OL77
      The platation paddocks that existed in 1977.
      [Worked well in ArcMAP but not as accurate in Explorer]
     c. Letolo Roads OL77
      Approximate location of the platation roads that
      existed in 1977.
     d. Letolo Docs:
         Letolo Legend.docs
           [opens as a seperate MS word doc]
           - legend for Letolo Map
         Letolo Site Data Key.xlsx
           [opens as a seperate Excel spreadsheet]
           - explaination (key) for site data
         Letolo Site Data.xlsx
           [opens as a seperate Excel spreadsheet]
           - field data from Letolo Survey [incomplete]
     e. ... Photos (photos from the survey).
        Access by one of following ways:
           1. activate photo with check mark, zoom in as needed,
             double click on photo to see photo
           2. left click on photo in "Contents" menu to select,
             right click for popup menu, choose "Show Popup"
     f. Related Links (urls to publications about the survey area).

     Sapapalii Plantation Road Survey 1976 has similar info.


    If "resize icon" does not respond, use Keyboard CTRL-ArrowUp/Down; also use Up/ Down/ Left/ Right Arrows to move around.

    ArcGIS Explorer Help is available at:
          http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisexplorer/1700/en/index.html#welcome_page.htm

The web site containing these maps is a "work in progress".
Make sure to check for updates and additions for the latest
information (see "Last Updated" date under each download link).

Comments and/or suggestions can be sent to: g.jackmond@nus.edu.ws


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