[smalpierre]

We broke out a transit and took a grid of measurements in an area, and I'd like to make a topo map with iso lines, or even better a 3d topo map.

Any software I can plug this into and get the topo lines without spending a fortune? I've got Chief Architect x2 I think, but I never use it - maybe it will do it?

 

[Anti-wingnut]

Oh god, I used to know how to do a plane table 30 years ago.

If you have the elevations, you could just best fit lines in there.

 

[smalpierre]

I was hoping to not have to draw them by hand, but I guess I could.

 

[Anti-wingnut]

I did google up some chief architect forums where this was discussed

 

[ScipioAfricanus]

Yeah, your Chief X2 can do that no worries.

Create a Terrain perimeter first then plot out all the points individually and give them the proper elevation information and watch the magic happen.

Andy.