Terrain-X is a new tool developed by onX Labs that onX Hunt Elite Members can use to analyze slope angles, slope aspects, and elevation patterns. Terrain-X is a stand-alone program designed to help you understand geographical features, so in order to make the terrain as clear as possible, content such as private lands, government lands, and rec points will not be visible on the Terrain-X map.
If you have onX Hunt Elite, follow the instructions in this article to begin using the Terrain-X tool.
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Table of Contents:
- Accessing the Terrain-X tool and using the basic map controls.
- Using the Slope Angle tool.
- Using the Slope Aspect tool.
- Using the Elevation Band tool.
- Using the Viewshed tool.
Accessing the Terrain-X tool and using the basic map controls
You can access the Terrain-X tool from the onX Hunt Web Map on your desktop or laptop computer. Click here to log into onX Hunt Web Map.
After logging into Web Map, click the Terrain-X Button on the right side of the screen. The Terrain-X tool will open in a new browser tab titled "onX Labs."
Use the up and down arrows in the lower right corner to tilt the map.
Use the left and right arrows to rotate the map.
Use the scroll wheel on your mouse or the plus and minus buttons to zoom in and out.
Use the target button to center the map on your current location, or the globe button to reset the map's rotation and tilt to the default.
Click the Waypoint Button to drop Waypoints on your map.
Waypoints you create using the Terrain-X tool can be viewed and edited in the My Content Menu in the onX Hunt App or Web Map. Click here for instructions on using the My Content Menu.
Use the slider buttons in the tools on the left to turn off or turn on the Slope Angle, Slope Aspect, and Elevation Band tools. Tip: use one tool at a time for the clearest view of the information.
Using the Slope Angle tool
Use this tool to find steep slopes or flat spots in mountainous terrain. The slope angle is the angle the slope makes with the horizontal. Click and drag the sliders on to set the range of slope angles.
Slopes within the range are highlighted on your map.
Using the Slope Aspect tool
Aspect is the compass orientation of a slope. If heading down a pitch, the direction you're facing is the slope’s aspect. Forecasters commonly categorize terrain into 8 octants: North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, and Northwest. The snowpack and avalanche hazards can change dramatically across different aspects due to differences in wind and sun exposure. Click here to learn more about slope aspects from avalanche.org.
The Slope Aspect tool in Terrain-X is divided into 8 octants: North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, and Northwest. Click the octants you want to highlight on your map.
Slopes aspects within the range are highlighted on your map.
Using the Elevation Band tool
Use this tool to identify areas within a certain elevation range. Click and drag the sliders up and down to set the range.
Elevation Bands within the range you set are highlighted on your map.
Using the Viewshed tool
The Viewshed tool allows you to visualize what can be seen from any point on the map. Once enabled, the Viewshed will follow your cursor.
Areas of the map that are visible from the location of the Viewshed are highlighted on the map. You can fix the Viewshed in place by double right-clicking on the map.