+rldill Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 does any 1 know of any current map software? Former EarthNOlink user!!!!!!!!! Take a chance or you'll never know. Let your spirits soar! Link to comment
+DustyJacket Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 If you mean topographical map software that does not load maps to your GPS, yes. I have National Geographic's TOPO! for Missouri. Pricey but very nice. DustyJacket Not all those that wander are lost. But in my case... Link to comment
+jason.murray Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 If you mean software for Linux to run on you PC/Laptop (not GPS), then GPSdrive is OK and free: http://www.kraftvoll.at/software/index.shtml --Jason Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 I'm not sure what specifically you are requesting. I use Garmin's Mapsource (Roads & Rec). I also recently purchased MS S&T, but I haven't really used it yet. Link to comment
+rldill Posted April 16, 2003 Author Share Posted April 16, 2003 I'm trying to find a current topo, but all I can find are outdated by at least 10 years. Not for gps I can"t find any with this lake on it. Lake Mackintosh, a water supply reservoir for Burlington, is located southwest of Burlington with access off SR 1149 (Alamance Co.). This 1,102-acre lake is an impoundment of Big Alamance Creek, and was filled in 1993. After initial fish stockings by the Wildlife Commission, this reservoir has reproducing populations of largemouth bass, crappie and various sunfish species. The largemouth bass population has been developing since impoundment with fish now exceeding the 14-inch minimum size limit. Locals characterize the bass fishing as goodóparticularly during the spring months. Lake Mackintosh supports a good crappie population which is currently dominated by white crappie. The lake is open year-round except on Tuesdays http://www.ncwildlife.org/pg03_Fishing/origfile/mackin~1.htm Former EarthNOlink user!!!!!!!!! Take a chance or you'll never know. Let your spirits soar! Link to comment
+jtice Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 I use USAPhotoMaps , it does topo and sat images. Its great. http://dcox116.home.attbi.com/ Link to comment
+9Key Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Is Burlington on the topo maps? If not - it does not exist. Link to comment
+rldill Posted April 16, 2003 Author Share Posted April 16, 2003 quote:Originally posted by 9Key:Is Burlington on the topo maps? If not - it does not exist. http://www.texasgeocaching.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> quote:Lake Mackintosh, a water supply reservoir for Burlington, is located southwest of Burlington with access off SR 1149 (Alamance Co.). This 1,102-acre lake is an impoundment of Big Alamance Creek, and was filled in 1993.]Burlington is, but not this 10 year old 1,102-acre lake. Former EarthNOlink user!!!!!!!!! Take a chance or you'll never know. Let your spirits soar! Link to comment
+Poindexter Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 rldill Any specific reason for the avatar you've chosen? Every time I see it, I'm reminded of last October 31st, Halloween of all days, when I was bitten by a black widow spider. A very very unpleasent experience Link to comment
+rldill Posted April 17, 2003 Author Share Posted April 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Poindexter:_rldill_ Any specific reason for the avatar you've chosen? My grandson is into spiderman and picked it out. Former EarthNOlink user!!!!!!!!! Take a chance or you'll never know. Let your spirits soar! Link to comment
Stallion-7 Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Back to the question... I use the MapSource software. Both the US MetroGuide and the US Topo cds. They are pc user friendly and compatible with most all GPS's. My Etrex Vista works great with them. If you hide it, I'll find it!!!! EVENTUALLY... Link to comment
Jamethiel Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 USGS Topos were created by the Us Gov't. They don't update them regurly. I have a few that show, on the paper maps, that they were last updated in 1979 or so. It is very time consuming to create up to date Topo maps, and you wouldn't believe the cost of them, if the Gov't made you pay for them. Same as Tiger files from the Us Census Bureau. Free, but not accurate. I know (through my work) that a Good street map of a city, with accurate addressing and streets, is worth quite a lot of money. And, as someone who creates those maps, I know how much work has to go into them just to get them correct within a couple of years worth of new developements. USGS Topos are trustworthy in areas that haven't had a lot of growth or changes. Hope this helps! -Jennifer Age does not bring wisdom, but it does give perspective. Link to comment
Jamethiel Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 From the USGS topographic maps page: > The 7.5-minute map series was officially completed in 1992, and the program has recently been replaced by The National Map. All topographic maps from the 7.5-minute program, as well as various derived products, remain available for sale. > Check out their National Map: http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/nmjump.html and for more info about map revisions and accuracy problems: http://mcmcweb.er.usgs.gov/topomaps/revision.html -Jennifer Age does not bring wisdom, but it does give perspective. Link to comment
+Poindexter Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Stryker-6:I use the MapSource software. Both the US MetroGuide and the US Topo cds. They are pc user friendly and compatible with most all GPS's Actually, their only compatible with Garmin receivers Link to comment
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