Lets Talk Maps

linuxrunner · 09-12-2007, 02:39 PM

For all your folks who still use them what kinds of maps do you get? I have USGS topo maps and backroads explorer for my GPS, but it is only ok and is missing alot. Right now i am looking for printed maps because everything i can find that is digital for PC or GPS is very undetailed.

I am looking for maps of national forest lands and such so not like road maps. I have tried BLM maps and i would say they are the best so far, but still missing alot of info.

What is the most detailed maps i can get a hold of?

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Henrythewound · 09-12-2007, 02:49 PM

Does a gazetteer not do it for you? Otherwise a topo map for your area is about as good as you can get for backroads/ topography right? Those are what I use for maps work

linuxrunner · 09-12-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henrythewound

Does a gazetteer not do it for you? Otherwise a topo map for your area is about as good as you can get for backroads/ topography right? Those are what I use for maps work

I assume that the logging companys have maps to all of their roads any idea how i can get ahold of those?

(i know that much of the logging roads is private property, but i was told my an employee that you are alowed to hike on those roads and i would love to have a detailed map of all of the roads and trails)

I guess i can start adding any new roads or trails i find to my topo maps my self with my GPS...

Henrythewound · 09-12-2007, 03:09 PM

Not sure about the logging roads as I have no real experience with those here in southern AZ, but the topos I use have forest service roads, 4WD trails, and other misc roads on them. Granted some are not listed but it's tough to keep up with new roads. One thing I would suggest is Google earth. If you are looking at driving/hiking around in an area that has decent resolution on Google Earth you can see all kinds of trails. Sometimes if it looks driveable on GE it may not be in reality of course.

linuxrunner · 09-12-2007, 03:26 PM

good call with the google earth, i may try to do a topo map overlay over google earth images i should be able to figure out how to do something like this thanks too google API.

Henrythewound · 09-12-2007, 03:30 PM

check out this link, you add it into google earth as a layer, refresh it i your current view, and are then able to download DOQQs and USGS topos for that view. You'll love it

http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/misc/kml_network_link.html

flyfishexpert · 09-12-2007, 03:32 PM

I have both BLM topo and an atlus map by Delorme that I take with me to supliment the software on my Garmin GPS. I also like the Mapsourse software for my GPS, I just have a hard time seeing everything on the little screen of my GPS.

linuxrunner · 09-13-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henrythewound

check out this link, you add it into google earth as a layer, refresh it i your current view, and are then able to download DOQQs and USGS topos for that view. You'll love it

http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/misc/kml_network_link.html

That's sweet, thanks

Anybody have to use backroad maps for their job or something and what do you use?

pennywize · 09-13-2007, 11:32 PM

i use the usgs topo maps, i think they're great, especially the ones modified for u.s. forest service with all the road numbers on all the small roads. I have some old ones printed in the '40's that my great grandfather had, they have all the good trails in the wilderness where i go hunting. the old trails are not on any new maps or gps's that i've ever seen.

slosurfer · 09-13-2007, 11:58 PM

I use Tom Harrison maps when they have one for the area I'm in. They are expensive but very detailed and worth it.

09-12-2007, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Henrythewound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 415	Does a gazetteer not do it for you? Otherwise a topo map for your area is about as good as you can get for backroads/ topography right? Those are what I use for maps work __________________ Joe aka Henrythewound 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4WD, Stubbs SKO sliders, SS 7.1, 265/75/16 BFG ATs An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered. G. K. Chesterton Last edited by Henrythewound; 09-12-2007 at 02:52 PM.

09-12-2007, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Henrythewound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 415	Not sure about the logging roads as I have no real experience with those here in southern AZ, but the topos I use have forest service roads, 4WD trails, and other misc roads on them. Granted some are not listed but it's tough to keep up with new roads. One thing I would suggest is Google earth. If you are looking at driving/hiking around in an area that has decent resolution on Google Earth you can see all kinds of trails. Sometimes if it looks driveable on GE it may not be in reality of course. __________________ Joe aka Henrythewound 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4WD, Stubbs SKO sliders, SS 7.1, 265/75/16 BFG ATs An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered. G. K. Chesterton

09-12-2007, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Henrythewound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 415	check out this link, you add it into google earth as a layer, refresh it i your current view, and are then able to download DOQQs and USGS topos for that view. You'll love it http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/misc/kml_network_link.html __________________ Joe aka Henrythewound 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4WD, Stubbs SKO sliders, SS 7.1, 265/75/16 BFG ATs An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered. G. K. Chesterton

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slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,155	I use Tom Harrison maps when they have one for the area I'm in. They are expensive but very detailed and worth it. __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

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09-13-2007, 11:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 285	i use the usgs topo maps, i think they're great, especially the ones modified for u.s. forest service with all the road numbers on all the small roads. I have some old ones printed in the '40's that my great grandfather had, they have all the good trails in the wilderness where i go hunting. the old trails are not on any new maps or gps's that i've ever seen.

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