My oldest son gave me a 12 CD set of topographic maps of Texas. These are
made available by National Geographic. They are compatible with all leading
GPS receivers, work with all TOPO interactive map CD-ROMS, includes all USA
Atlas maps, live on-screen GPS tracking. Great for in-vehicle laptop use.
Unlimited Waypoint storage, GPS Route Wizard. These maps are great. You
can actually find the stream / river / lake that you fish, and ZOOM in for
detail. You can even draw a free-hand route and TOPO ! displays its distance,
generates elevation profile, and prepares for uploading to a GPS. You can
visit mapXchange to find and post free, downloadable files that provide up
to date info. Files are provided by many of the best names in outdoor recreation.
You can also download free databases from
www.topo.com I'd like to
hear from anyone on the lists who has and uses this system, either for printable
maps or uploading into their GPS. I haven't really done much with mine
yet. Got to get a GPS first. The next thing I will do is plot waypoints
for my favorite "fishin holes."
There's much, much more, too lengthy to list, but these are the best, easiest
to use maps that I've come across. Maps (CD's) for your state are available
for $99.95 and can be ordered from.
National Geographic Maps - Technology Division
375 Alabama Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94110
Pnone 415-448-8700
Email
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Jimmy D. Moore - Scout Exec. BSA (Ret.), TOWA, TF&G Contributor, GRTU -Past VP. Past Pres. McGregor Rotary. Freelance Outdoor writer, humorist and half-assed Texan.
Author - "MOON HOLLER MISFITS Fishing & Hunting Club", ©
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"Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback."
Jimmy D. Moore - © [2004]
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