Waypoints for KERR LAKE (BUGGS ISLAND LAKE)

 

GPS waypoints for Navigation Buoys and Boat Ramps at Kerr Lake (North Carolina and Virginia)

To use this data, you will need    (1) a GPS unit with upload/download capabilities and

                               (2) a GPS/PC interface data cable to transfer the data. 

 

Buoy and Boat Ramp Locations

G7toWin file (for use with the G7toWin program)

wpt_kerr_20.zip

[09/10/03, 2KB]

 

§         The datum is WGS84.

Latitude/Longitude positions are in hDDDSS.s format

 

§         Send an email to have other file formats added here.

 

§          Info about G7toWin Program is below)

 

Buoy Locations

 

A thru P  From dam towards Nutbush bridge

 

1 thru 24  From dam towards and past Clarksville

 

 

§         This information is for personal use only.

§         Even though this information is from a very reliable source, it is not intended to be used as a sole navigation source and is not a substitute for reliable maps, your knowledge of Kerr Lake or your careful observations. Use this data at your own risk---Verify this data before using it.

§         Do not rely solely on any single aid to navigation for determining buoy positions. Buoys may not be located where they are reported to be because of weather conditions and accidents may cause buoys to move or sink.

§         Please report any errors that you find.

§         Advise of any additional waypoints that you would find useful or Share your waypoints.

 

 

LINKS

 

 

 G7toWIN

G7ToWin is a freeware Windows 9X/Windows NT 4.0/Win2K program designed to transfer data between Garmin or Lowrance/Eagle GPS units and a PC.

Kerr-Buggs Island Safety Council

The Kerr-Buggs Island Safety Council (KBISC) was formed when personnel from the Corps of Engineers, local agencies, and the general public joined forces to promote safety on the lake.

Kerr Lake Levels

Check Kerr Lake water levels.

 

 

 

§         Info in the G7toWin file is from the following source

Boat Ramp Locations

KBSIC boat ramp locations (lat/lon)  

Buoy Locations

KBSIC navigation buoy locations (lat/lon) l

 

 

 

 

IN THE WORKS

 

 

 

A map of Kerr Lake for use with GPS and mapping software is in the works. Here’s a brief preview of the map showing Satterwhite Point area w/a few of the waypoints from the above file shown. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Area highlighted in thumbnail (below right graphic)

 

 

FR               Flemingtown Road boat ramp

JCC             JC Cooper Campground Boat ramp

N, M & L      Buoys

SPM            Satterwhite Point Marina boat ramp

 

 

 Ross Blanton

Email questions, comments or suggestions. What info about Kerr Lake or GPS would you like to see here?

 Last Update:

26-Sep-03

17:01:36