Mark - Thanks for doing the research and creating the template. It should make it pretty easy for measurers to create digital maps. That OpenOffice is free is a huge benefit!
OpenOffice will also create PDF files for you, which is a big help. It allows 300 dpi for the output, which is critical.
While we are sharing tools, I have made my Excel Certification Applications available, also, on my Website. It has worksheets for 5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, and other distances, as I measure different distances. Calibration calculations, ride calculations, and the complete Application in one worksheet.
Again, Mark, thanks for researching the mapping software!