I found a website that has Military grid to Google map overlays. It's really easy to use.
This image is of LZ Kathleen. You can see the military grid destination YT0506991 (lower number in lower right hand corner.)
The red cross in the middle of the photo is the 'Center' of the location. The upper number is the location based on the position
of the cursor.
Here's a link to the website: http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php?tilt=off&mgrs=14SPG34308382&z=5&t=t1
When you open the link you will see a map of the US with a grid overlay. Just use your mouse to move across by left clicking and
holding the image to move across to Vietnam. Then reduce the size by clicking on the small 'minus' sign on the upper left side of the
screen.
To change to the 'Google satellite' map, click on the drop box in the upper right that says "T1 Terrain" and change it to "h - Ariel Google Hybrid"
that will give you a satellite map with the roads, cities etc etc. The DOL (daily officers logs) on our website gives you most of the locations we were in
so it's kind neat to be able to see what the areas look like today! I have also included a list of LZ's and FSB's below to help you get started.
This is what the large view of the map of Vietnam looks like before changing to the Google Ariel map (notice the grid layout designators).
Have fun!!!
Gordon
LZ Candy
YU183233 |
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Opened 25 Feb 1970 - Closed 25 Mar 1970 |
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Opened 16 Jul 1970 - Closed 21 Jul 1970 |
LZ Mo
YU259429
FSB Nguyen Trai
YU369261
Closed 12 May 1970
LZ Kathleen
YT0500990
FSB Audie
YU435294
Opened 27 Feb 1970 - Closed 25 Mar 1970 |
Opened 21 Aug 1970 - Closed 31 Aug 1970 by 5/7th CaV, 1st Cav . |
Opened 13 Sep 1970 by 5/7th Cav, 1st Cav Div. |
Opened 16 Sep 1970 by 2/12th Cav, 1st Cav Div. |
Opened 8 Nov 1970 - Closed 18 Nov 1970 by 2/12th Cav, 1st Cav. |
Opened 27 Nov 1970 - Closed 7 Dec 1970 by 2/12th Cav, 1st Cav. |
Closed 27 Feb 1971 by 5/7th Cav, 1st Cav Div. |
FSB Bill
XU706178
FSB Andy (Quan Loi)
XT819909
FSB Buttons (Song Be)
YU150070
FSB Judy
YU258143
Fort Compton
YU052150