[at-l] maps?

[jbullar1 at twcny.rr.com (Jim Bullard)]

At 06:49 PM 3/12/2004 -0500, Monypac@aol.com wrote:
>Hi ya'll, I've subscribed to this list several weeks ago but was so busy just
>reading that I never posted.  I plan on thru-hiking southbound.  Starting
>first of July, I have begun the info gathering for a bit now and have most 
>of my
>gear picked out. Am a little uncertain on which maps are best to get.  Just
>thought I'd see if anyone got any good advice there.
>
>
>Chief

I hike with maps even when I'm sure I won't need them to find the trail. I 
like being able to check the map to see 'what's that over there?'. 
Guidebooks OTOH I find almost useless. If you can read maps and like maps, 
take 'em.