Topographic maps...

[takza]

Wondering what kinds of detailed topo and backroad maps members are using....those who actually look at maps that is.

I've used the program below and it works....though it's been a long time since I've used it.

"USAPhotoMaps downloads U.S.Geological Survey aerial photos / topos from <a href='http://terraserver-usa.com/' target='_blank'>http://terraserver-usa.com/</a> (available at no charge, courtesy of Microsoft) and creates a map from them."

<a href='http://jdmcox.com/' target='_blank'>http://jdmcox.com/</a>


An example of a map.....

Can be shown in topo form also....

[MootsMan]

I use the standard USGS topo maps. I have the entire area of middle TN where I live up on the wall here in my basement. Also use a book called the Tennessee Gazateer, which has basic topo maps of the entire state......it's esp. useful for my bicycling trips, 'cause it shows every little insignificant backroad.

[takza]

Here are some Michigan online topomaps....

<a href='http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-15 ... --,00.html' target='_blank'>http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-15 ... 00.html</a>

[arbskynxnex]

I use the Washington gazateer, Topo!, National Forest maps, and any other map I can get my hand on. The gazateer is my favorite for finding most places, but I like the National Forest maps for finding lakes, roads, and rockhunting spots.

[takza]

Here are some neat 3D maps....

<a href='http://www.holoscenes.com/index_holoscenes.html' target='_blank'>http://www.holoscenes.com/index_holoscenes.html</a>


Black Hills...

<a href='http://www.holoscenes.com/cgi-bin/img.c ... _hills.jpg' target='_blank'>http://www.holoscenes.com/cgi-bin/img.c ... lls.jpg</a>

Camped in the Hills quite a while ago....good camping....not so much up and down?


Death Valley...

<a href='http://www.holoscenes.com/cgi-bin/img.c ... valley.jpg' target='_blank'>http://www.holoscenes.com/cgi-bin/img.c ... ley.jpg</a>

I never made it over the mountains to Death Valley...but camped a lot in the Owens Valley and the Panamint Valley just to the east of Death Valley.