[at-l] Maps of the AT.

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I did that when I did the Maryland section in October (which really didn't 
help as all the water that is routinely there was dry except Antietam creek 
so all the water for 42 miles came from Gathland and Washington Monument 
spigots).   But yes, I generally glean the important facts and plot that so I 
have less to carry.  The Georgia and North Carolina maps actually already 
show the water on the map, so some maps are easier to work with than others.  
BTW, when I ordered ny map set last year, it came with a two-sided laminated 
card (GA one side, NC the other) showing all the shelters/campsites/water 
sources and interval distances on it (pretty handy).  Anybody know why there 
aren't similar cards for other states/sections (or are there)?

Black&blue

In a message dated 01/31/02 1:17:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
tomman@attbi.com writes:

<< I have been reading the list concerning the use of maps and trail
 guides.  I now have a question.
 
 I think I read about this in one of the thru hikers journals.  They
 suggested getting the guides and maps for the trail.  Read the guide
 book and take the important information, such as location of water etc.,
 and place it on the maps.  Then carry only the maps on the trail.
 
 Has anyone on the list tried this?
 
 Thanks,
 Tom >>