FBRP is seeking an

Independent Contractor

Mapping Black Run Preserve

$1,000 payment for the following:

1. A complete GIS/GPS mapping of the existing blazed trails in the BRP. *
2. Identifying all the bogs, streams, lakes, log circles, trailheads, Nature Trails, and bridges in the BRP. The map data shall be submitted in standard electronic map file format, including KMZ/KML and GPX formats as a minimum. Also, “PDF” image files of the flat map shall be created showing the map data on a USGS topo map and/or OpenStreetMap.org street map or equivalent.
3. Provide a downloadable Google Earth File interactive online map (of the blazed trails) for the FBRP website.
4. Creating map files (of the existing blazed trails) for printable postcard maps and large kiosk maps (2’x3’) in the formats listed above.
5. Producing a Master Map of the existing blazed trails and the all the unblazed trails. FBRP members will walk all the unblazed trails with the GPS support of the Independent Contractor. These unmarked trails will be added to the Master Map. This will include two extensions of the Peaceful Partners Trail for future expansion.
6. All mapping data will be submitted to FBRP in standard electronic map file format, including KMZ/KML and GPX formats as a minimum. Also, “PDF” image files of the flat map shall be created showing the map data on a USGS topo map and/or OpenStreetMap.org street map or equivalent. The electronic files shall be provided on disc/thumb drive, and links.

*FBRP will provide existing GIS formatted map files from which the Independent Contractor can begin work.

If interested, please send resume to johnv@blackrun.org