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Post by williamh4 on Sept 3, 2015 9:48:55 GMT -8
I thought finding a topographical map would be pretty straight-forward. Perhaps it is and I'm making it more difficult. I went to the USGS website, or at least a page associated with the USGS site. I found all kinds of maps that can be downloaded. Where can I find a topographical map to purchase and be delivered to my home (hard copy, unfold type of map). I was looking specifically for a map of the Black Mountain Crest Trail area. I know I'll feel pretty goofy about this when someone directs me to exactly where I need to go, but it was a bit confusing.
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Post by tipiwalter on Sept 3, 2015 9:53:47 GMT -8
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 3, 2015 9:59:42 GMT -8
Go to USGS dot gov. On the right side is a link to the Map Locator. Type in your placename, then click on the red marker to see what maps were available for that area. Click on the map name/year (on left side of the pop-up), and it will give you purchase options.
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Post by williamh4 on Sept 3, 2015 9:59:55 GMT -8
Thank you. Looks like they have a map I can use. |
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 3, 2015 10:06:19 GMT -8
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Post by williamh4 on Sept 3, 2015 10:07:27 GMT -8
Go to USGS dot gov. On the right side is a link to the Map Locator. Type in your placename, then click on the red marker to see what maps were available for that area. Click on the map name/year (on left side of the pop-up), and it will give you purchase options. Thank you. I guess it really isn't quite straight-forward, but found what I needed with your instructions. |
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Post by williamh4 on Sept 3, 2015 10:07:57 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 10:11:41 GMT -8
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 3, 2015 10:23:11 GMT -8
I guess it really isn't quite straight-forward No, it's not. The only reason I know how to navigate the site is because I'm on it every week for work. |
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Post by topshot on Sept 3, 2015 11:53:35 GMT -8
Or use a site like CalTopo to print out whatever area(s) you need in whatever scale you want. I've made several PDF files that I have printed at Staples on 11x17 paper that are surprisingly water resistant.
Are you that close to the BMCT? My folks live near Burnsville and I've thought of doing that a couple times while visiting. Edit: Nevermind, I see you are about an hour east of me actually!
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Post by williamh4 on Sept 3, 2015 12:09:49 GMT -8
Or use a site like CalTopo to print out whatever area(s) you need in whatever scale you want. I've made several PDF files that I have printed at Staples on 11x17 paper that are surprisingly water resistant. Are you that close to the BMCT? My folks live near Burnsville and I've thought of doing that a couple times while visiting. Edit: Nevermind, I see you are about an hour east of me actually! That is a really cool site...
CalTopo
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Post by amaruq on Sept 3, 2015 12:27:32 GMT -8
I know this won't answer your question, but for maps on the whole perhaps it might give someone some ideas. If I can find a PDF or image file (JPG, GIF, TIF, BMP, etc) of the map I need, I'll import it into AutoCAD, scale it (often at 1" = 1km, or 1:39,370), cut and paste the parts I need (usually the trail route map, scale, and legend), and print out to 11x17. Then I either stuff it in a plastic sleeve or laminate it. Easy to double side it if there is a particularly long route. I will often mark out the [intended] trail, then measure and mark out the trail lengths between checkpoints/camp areas. Haven't had to buy a map in ages. Should anyone want to jaunt about in Canada, I recommend finding your Government of Canada National Topographic Series map at Jeff's Topos. Jeff has taken the cumbersome hunt through government pages and made it much more user friendly. You can download for free, order them on waterproof paper, and even return him a marked-up version file for waterproof printing. |
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Post by FamilySherpa on Sept 3, 2015 12:38:21 GMT -8
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 3, 2015 18:58:30 GMT -8
Try mytopo.com. They will customize just about any map you want.
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