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kayak karl
01-22-2010, 16:55
you can download any topo map for free off this site. they down load in pdf format. http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/%28ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2%29/.do
Example:
Sweet. Thanks for sharing. I just bookmarked it!
Skidsteer
01-22-2010, 19:26
Very Cool. Thanks Karl.
kayak karl
01-23-2010, 19:37
you can download any topo map for free off this site. they down load in pdf format. http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/%28ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2%29/.do
Example:
bumped it up for bookmarking.:)
One Half
08-06-2010, 20:47
I found this site a few days ago actually. Do you prefer the topos (which are often 20+ years old) or the "satellite" photos which tend to be very recent?
kayak karl
08-06-2010, 21:01
I found this site a few days ago actually. Do you prefer the topos (which are often 20+ years old) or the "satellite" photos which tend to be very recent?
what site?? no link.
couscous
08-06-2010, 21:02
For hiking I prefer topos which show elevation changes, streams, and other things that can be difficult to see on satellite images. You may want to look at the same area with a topo map and satellite image and see which you prefer.
kayak karl
08-06-2010, 21:07
For hiking I prefer topos which show elevation changes, streams, and other things that can be difficult to see on satellite images. You may want to look at the same area with a topo map and satellite image and see which you prefer.
your right. i use satellite for kayaking off of google earth just so i can spot landmarks, but if you can read a topo they are best for hiking.
Wise Old Owl
08-11-2010, 23:00
I found this site a few days ago actually. Do you prefer the topos (which are often 20+ years old) or the "satellite" photos which tend to be very recent?
I take both....:D
msrmaps.com
Srringer Mtn:
http://msrmaps.com/map.aspx?t=2&s=12&lon=-84.19268&lat=34.62946&w=800&h=600
University of New Hampshire has scanned a ton of high quality USGS quads from 1950 +/-. The coverage, I understand, is for all of New England. The following is the link for the Bash Bish Falls quad, which includes northwesternmost Connecticut and Southwesternmost Mass - Everett, Race, Bear and surrounding areas.
http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/BashbishFalls7.5MA.htm
Hope you enjoy and find it useful!
MkBibble
08-27-2010, 11:34
Thank you Karl. These are nice.
Graywolf
08-28-2010, 09:09
My God, Man!! Do you know what you have done?? Now I have to get more maps!!! When will I ever get over my mapaholic tendacies?? :D
These are nice.. Thanks..