beedhead Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I found this web site on topo maps. seems pretty good...(I'm sure alot of you have seen it)...Does anyone else have a better ''FREE'' more detailed site they would like to share?... I really enjoy looking at them...Here is the Site Ive been looking at... http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/topo Thanx....Jeff. Quote
Castuserraticus Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Another map junkie, eh? Some much country, so little time to explore. Quote
beedhead Posted March 18, 2008 Author Posted March 18, 2008 Another map junkie, eh? Some much country, so little time to explore. Yup... I Can get lost for Hours in them... Quote
admin Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Those are decent maps, I haven't looked them up in a while, but they have improved the service quite a bit since my last visit. Thanks for the link. Quote
beedhead Posted March 18, 2008 Author Posted March 18, 2008 Those are decent maps, I haven't looked them up in a while, but they have improved the service quite a bit since my last visit. Thanks for the link. No prob. Ive been lost all day in them. They really have got alot better. Quote
regdunlop Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 If you have $100 burning a hole in your pocket I suggest you get the digital topos down at maptown. One DVD covers all of SW alberta and SE BC. If you have a GPS that you can connect to your computer it will track your movement on the topos in real time. Great for driving up and down fire roads looking for places to climb in and out of canyons. You can also use them to set waypoints on your GPS before heading out for the day. The online topos are great, but of no help when you are out in the bush! Quote
beedhead Posted March 18, 2008 Author Posted March 18, 2008 One DVD covers all of SW alberta and SE BC. Thanx... Is one disc $100.00? Quote
beedhead Posted March 18, 2008 Author Posted March 18, 2008 I'll answer that...Just read the reply above a little closer. Yup 100 bucks...Phoned maptown as well...The guy said that disc is about the best bang for your buck. Thanx for the Info RegDunlop. Jeff.. Quote
regdunlop Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 I'll answer that...Just read the reply above a little closer. Yup 100 bucks...Phoned maptown as well...The guy said that disc is about the best bang for your buck. Thanx for the Info RegDunlop. Jeff.. Yep, 100 bucks for all the maps covering the area in 1:250 000 as well as 1:50 000. It would cost thousands to try to buy them all in paper format! Definately best bang for your buck. Quote
beedhead Posted March 19, 2008 Author Posted March 19, 2008 Been looking at a GPS's... and been told to wait till the new lines come out in a couple months. They are suppost to have alot more goodies incorparated into them. Quote
Castuserraticus Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 I've been thinking about getting GPS. My wife claims we get lost just about every time we go hiking/backpacking. It could be real useful. She can't read maps very well. With GPS I could show her how far off the trail we are, where the cliffs ahead of us are, where we should have gone, pick out exactly where we got off track,... Let us know what the best value is. Quote
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