Re: Maps
Posted by EK on October 21, 2003 at 09:25:48:
In Reply to: Maps posted by Dean P on October 20, 2003 at 20:54:50:
Dean, try the large Delorme Map book on California. It's got topo lines, GPS grid co-ords, and recreation areas. Best part is it shows lots of details on Hwy's, roads, and such. Some of the back country roads aren't as detailed as I like.
The AAA maps are great for showing detailed roads, even back country, and out of the way places. Sometimes they show roads that are no longer on the new topo maps. Once you get those AAA maps, don't throw them away! Even when they get ratty. The old maps show roads that may not get printed on new maps.
Also, go to REI. You can buy the Delorme map ($100.00) on CD-Rom. It's got all of Cal including Nat'l Parks. If you're a techno-rat you can take your lap top & GPS in the field and look up areas as you go. Or you can select a map area at REI on their computer and print out a map for $8.00-$10.00. The area you're interested in is centered (reduces taking a bunch of maps)and its printed on water proof paper. Cool, huh?
Lots of option, find one that works for you. Good luck.