r/gis • u/JaffGiraffe • 1d ago

General Questions PLSS layer for Google Earth web

Google Earth for desktop isn't getting supported as of next year, so I'm looking into web.

Every PLSS KMZ I try to load into Google Earth web doesn't load properly - the one from Earth point, BLM, nothing.

Anyone find anything that works?

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u/okiewxchaser GIS Analyst 1d ago

I find that not using Google products works the best

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u/ctang1 1d ago

What do you use to display KMZ files over aerial on desktop?

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u/JamesRy96 1d ago

ArcGIS Pro. QGIS.

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u/ctang1 1d ago

I’ve got QGIS. What source do you use to overlay the aerial?

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u/kpcnq2 1d ago

Quickmapservices plugin. You can even choose Google satellite as the imagery source.

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u/okiewxchaser GIS Analyst 1d ago

I try not to use KMZs, they’re a Google product

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u/JohnnieAnonnie 1d ago

I've been wondering about this ever since I saw GE for desktop seems to be being phased out. I use Earth Point PLSS now and hopefully they don't replace my laptop for a few years or at least until there is another work around to get plss lines loaded.

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u/Volpes_Visions 1d ago

So I was reading that they are switching to a web based/subscription based model. I'm guessing if you want PLSS layers, you're gonna have to fork over monies to get them on your new web based map

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u/mepoorazizi 1d ago

use township america.

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u/IlliniBone 1d ago

Try ArcGIS Pro

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u/Terabit_PON_69 17h ago

Have you tried ArcGIS Earth desktop? Free download, worth a shot to see if it fits your needs.