LoneRidgeRunner
01-31-2011, 20:51
I don't know how many use mytopo.com / map pass but I have noticed a problem with it today.
I decided to purchase a "map pass" there at $29.95 which allows full access to create, download, and print unlimited numbers of maps for a full year, which I assumed would be a substantial savings over ordering the printed maps after creating and customizing.
So I test drove it by creating my first map to print. I set it up to print at a scale of 1/24,000 with Latitude/Longitude grid tick marks.
When I downloaded it and was about ready to print it I used my 1/24,000 Latitude/Longitude ruler to check the accuracy by measuring between two Latitude tick marks that were 1 minute apart and found they were off by a full 2 seconds, which is totally unacceptable.
I have emailed them for a refund a whopping 3 hours after I bought it and if they are reputable I should get a refund since it comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.
This makes me question the accuracy of the maps they print also.
Just thought I would post this for the good of the community. I think I'll stick with the US Geological Survey and Forest Service maps.
I decided to purchase a "map pass" there at $29.95 which allows full access to create, download, and print unlimited numbers of maps for a full year, which I assumed would be a substantial savings over ordering the printed maps after creating and customizing.
So I test drove it by creating my first map to print. I set it up to print at a scale of 1/24,000 with Latitude/Longitude grid tick marks.
When I downloaded it and was about ready to print it I used my 1/24,000 Latitude/Longitude ruler to check the accuracy by measuring between two Latitude tick marks that were 1 minute apart and found they were off by a full 2 seconds, which is totally unacceptable.
I have emailed them for a refund a whopping 3 hours after I bought it and if they are reputable I should get a refund since it comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.
This makes me question the accuracy of the maps they print also.
Just thought I would post this for the good of the community. I think I'll stick with the US Geological Survey and Forest Service maps.