[pct-l] Mapping software needed

[awitham at copyship.net (Andrew Witham)]

 My preference is MapTech's Terrain Navigator Pro  (www.maptech.com for
info)

Has USGS Topographic maps on cd-rom, plus aerial photos via the internet.

I can produce color maps on waterproof paper (8.5 x 11 $3.00 / 11 x 17 $6.00
+ shipping) for any California location

Drew
www.copyship.net

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From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Terriann McGlenn
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:02 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net; BackpackingLight@yahoogroups.com;
ultralightbackpacking@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pct-l] Mapping software needed

I'm looking for recommendations for mapping software.  I received National
Geographic TOPO! for Christmas and so far it's a complete waste.  I don't
use, nor plan to use in future, a GPS.  I don't go off trail, except where
necessary because of trail damage/washout.  I need to see the trail numbers
as well as the topographic features.

I live in WA and have been buying GreenTrails maps for backpacking.  I hike
only in the NW, so all US software is useless.  The Nat. Geo software is so
out of date it has the original placement of the Cascade Crest Trail in
places and completely looses trails on margins.

Suggestions??

Many thanks,

Terriann

"Watch your assumptions, they breed like rabbits..."  TM




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