Large PCT wall map

[lonehiker]

I have been unable to locate a large PCT wall map. Largest I can find is Blackwoods press 18X24". Anyone know of a larger one that is available?

[just dad]

A map/brochure that is approximately 18" x 48" used to be available at the PCT Association store. I don't see it on the store's website any longer. A digital image is available at the link at the top of this page http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/pct/maps-publications

[SCRUB HIKER]

I don't know what type of printing resources and computer skills you have, but you can use Illustrator or a similar program to splice Halfmile's overview maps into one document and print it out in some kind of large size. My girlfriend did this in our house while I was on the PCT.

[Hiker8261]

I thought Blackwoods had 2 sizes, the 18x24 being the smaller one. You may try an email to them.

chris

[lonehiker]

The website only has the one size. But thanks for the suggestion, I will send him an e-mail. Can't hurt for sure.

[fireneck]

I don't know what type of printing resources and computer skills you have, but you can use Illustrator or a similar program to splice Halfmile's overview maps into one document and print it out in some kind of large size. My girlfriend did this in our house while I was on the PCT.

Does your girlfriend still have the file ?

[lonehiker]

I ended up using Halfmile's overview map and having FedEx/Kinkos blow it up to 36X48". I ended up having them print it in black and white as the cost was about $10 as opposed to $70 if it would have been done in color. With what I will be using it for, black and white will work fine.

[toad857]

The PCTA just sent me a big one, after my membership/donation. Not sure how big, but much larger than 24"

send them $20 and ask for it, I'm sure they'd be happy to oblige!

[Ricky&Jack]

I ended up using Halfmile's overview map and having FedEx/Kinkos blow it up to 36X48". I ended up having them print it in black and white as the cost was about $10 as opposed to $70 if it would have been done in color. With what I will be using it for, black and white will work fine.

do you have a photo of it on the wall, for comparrison?

[postholer.com]

A few months ago I looked into creating large very detailed PCT wall maps with all the data I have available, as in 8 feet by 3 feet. Complete trail and by state, CA divided into 2 maps.

I looked at 2 ways of doing it. The first was outsourcing it. The cost of doing this was in the $240 range per 8x3 map. That seemed prohibitive, so I balked on that approach.

The second was to buy a good color plotter for $3400+ and print them myself. With that, I could make the 8x3 maps available in the $80 range. That still seemed pretty steep. I can't imagine there being a huge demand, so I balked again.

Any thoughts?

-postholer

[peakbagger]

I am surprised at the cost. My local Staples has a high resolution ink jet plotters than can plot out large pdf files. I recently had them plot out a 30" by 8' long outdoor vinyl banner with their plotter and it was less than $100. I expect there was a premium for the base stock. It may be worth checking with them or talking to store that supports construction projects. Realistically I don't see you getting it under $50.

I did get a bit of chuckle at Staples, they plotted it out on 48" wide plotter but the maximum width their software could handle was 30" so they had to cut off a 18" wide blank strip off the banner after plotting

[ChinMusic]

8' by 3' is bigger than most folks would want. 4' tall would work well. That is the type of poster I have on my wall of the AT.

[Ricky&Jack]

8' by 3' is bigger than most folks would want. 4' tall would work well. That is the type of poster I have on my wall of the AT.

can you post a pic of it on the wall, so we can see the size comparison/contrast.

[ChinMusic]

can you post a pic of it on the wall, so we can see the size comparison/contrast.

Here you go.

[Ricky&Jack]

well that is mighty impressive. fancy frame and all.

[ChinMusic]

Thanks. I placed a pin for every Sunday on the AT thru with a new color for the next month. And yes, there is an error for June, since fixed. There were not six Sundays in June. I had placed an extra pin in error.

I would want to do something similar for the PCT. It gave the folks at home something to follow during the thru and something for me to stare at once I got home.

[rocketsocks]

Here you go.

That's pretty cool Chin, you can visually see how in VA your mileages really picks up, and respectively less in tougher areas...you really booked through the 100 mile wilderness (headin for the house at that point).


...that first day out gets an honorable mention as well.