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August 25, 2002, 09:16 PM

Thanks for all the replies so far. I really appreciate the info.

freeride21a-

I heard the mapsource software is difficult to read because the maps are on a smaller scale than the USGS. Have you found this to be true?

tjrvi-

I think we went to the same school. There is no subsitute for electrical activity between the ears and a compass.

Just so you know I do have a pretty good working knowledge of topographic maps and their applications, thanks for the concern. These programs are nice in that for about 100$ you get all the USGS topo maps for a state. Much cheaper than buying the copies if you get out a bit.

As to the GPS- some feel it may come in handy at times.

Anyone use the National Geographic TOPO?

Olazul

August 25, 2002, 09:16 PM	#6
olazul Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for all the replies so far. I really appreciate the info. freeride21a- I heard the mapsource software is difficult to read because the maps are on a smaller scale than the USGS. Have you found this to be true? tjrvi- I think we went to the same school. There is no subsitute for electrical activity between the ears and a compass. Just so you know I do have a pretty good working knowledge of topographic maps and their applications, thanks for the concern. These programs are nice in that for about 100$ you get all the USGS topo maps for a state. Much cheaper than buying the copies if you get out a bit. As to the GPS- some feel it may come in handy at times. Anyone use the National Geographic TOPO? Olazul