What is the best TOPO Map DVD/CD set
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From: Lionking1
23-Jul-16
I once owned National Geographic's Topo Map CD set for Colorado and Texas, but they are no longer available.
Is their a more current edition or better set?
I want it for my computer as a hard disk, not necessarily for any GPS device.
Thanks
From: Jaquomo
23-Jul-16
I have TopoUSA and its not bad. I can create custom topos and print them, insert GPS waypoints and notes, save projects. Not quite the level of detail of USGS paper maps but very workable.
From: TheSol
24-Jul-16
TheSol's Link
The USGS provides all Topos for FREE via the link provided. To get real value from these, also download the GeoPDF (Georeferenced PDF) viewer: http://www.terragotech.com/products/terrago-toolbar
The topos provided are all "Layered" GeoPDF's, so you can turn off/on the layers to create the map you desire. I use a GPS, but always carry paper maps I create via these GeoPDF files.
From: Lionking1
24-Jul-16
Bingo. Thanks.
From: Mad_Angler
28-Jul-16
Mad_Angler's Link
You can add TOPO maps to google earth for free.
From: Lionking1
11-Aug-16
Mad Angler, that is a lovely overlay link. Thanks all. Safe luck to you all this year
From: WapitiBob
11-Aug-16
TopoFusion if you want a multitude of map types (topo, sat, shaded relief, etc) resident on your pc, with the ability to transfer them to your gps.
Earthpoint topo server if you want topo's on google earth. It plays with GE a little better than the arcgis server linked to above.
I don't know of a good dvd set that isn't a bunch of money per state.
From: Conus_Reaper
11-Aug-16
You cna download the garmin topo, the usgs topo, and the nat geo topo discs online for free. Download the file and simply burn it to a disc. I personally use a combination of them on my Garmin depending on the situation I am in. Some are better than others for certain things. Although I will say that there isn't one that is better all around.
From: JordanMOFLCO
11-Aug-16
The topo overlay won't work on my phone Google Earth......... darnit