leadbelly Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 So why cant you just down load topos from USGS? its a gov. agency? why do you have to go through places that want to charge you for subscriptions? and all that jazz? the only places i have found that have good maps are maptech, topozone and my college library? and maptech and topozone are kind of a pain because its hard to save or print... i dont really use GPS for geocaching and its kinda nice to have decent maps? any suggestions??? Quote Link to comment
+geomapper Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 I'm not sure what state you are in but many states have web sites where you can download the 7.5 minute digital raster graphics for their state. For example, here in Georgia, the site is Georgia GIS Data Clearinghouse For other states, try searching using keywords such as GIS, CLEARINGHOUSE, TOPO, etc. These files can be viewed as images or can be viewed with GIS software such as ArcExplorer. Good luck Also, check out the TVA website to download USGS Quads of areas they manage. Quote Link to comment
leadbelly Posted October 20, 2002 Author Share Posted October 20, 2002 I live in michigan, im trying to find something like that right now..does anyone have any prefrences when it comes to a viewing software..? and what file should i look for dmg drg etc..? thanks leadbelly Quote Link to comment
+geomapper Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 If you are looking for a scanned quad sheet then you need the DRG. This is what you are viewing on the sites such as TopoZone. Quote Link to comment
Cholo Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Go to www.lostoutdoors.com Quote Link to comment
leadbelly Posted October 21, 2002 Author Share Posted October 21, 2002 thanks, very cool stuff, and i appreciate the help from you all..i have also ordered an older garmin 38 for back up, should be here soon... but there arent too many things that can beat a compass and a decent map!!! Quote Link to comment
+Lost & Found Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 To Leadbelly, you mention having a problem saving in topo.. thought it was just me. anyone know how to get around that? I hate when I think I have something saved, like a great location, and its not there next time. What I do today is Important - I spent a day in my life doing it. Quote Link to comment
leadbelly Posted October 22, 2002 Author Share Posted October 22, 2002 i have since downloaded arcexplorer...pretty cool program and i found the michigan GIS site..lots of drg,dems etc. and i can kinda get them to work in the arcexplorer but i cant get it to measure between points and all that, im sure i just need more time playing with it.. BUT when i get done im going to burn it all to cd and share, because its a pain in the arse!!! Quote Link to comment
+Poindexter Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 I have a help page on this subject that you may find useful. Poindexter http://www.geocities.com/fairbank56 Quote Link to comment
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