topo maps

[03mossy]

anybody have a good online place to get topo maps made? preferably free

 

[lawson.dh]

03,
I got mine from the usgs ordered 2x2 comes laminated. dont remember cost though seems like it 20 or 30 bucks.

http://topomaps.usgs.gov/

 

[SteveH]

Try the USGS site at
http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/b2c/star ... pitrex_prd)/.do

If the above site does not link, cut and paste it to your browser address window.

Click on the "Map Locator" and just follow the directions. It's a lot like navigating on Google maps. You will ultimately be able to download a .pdf 7.5 x 7.5 topo map which is what you want.

The trick is then to figure a way to print it. I crop and print the section I plan to be in and it works fine. The only snag is you want to be able to use adobe Acrobat (not the free "Reader"). If you don't have it at home or work, save the file on a disk and have it printed at a Kinko's or Staples.

Good luck

 

[frontier gander]

i use google earth a lot. I like to see the area up close. You can also print them out too.

I noticed that our states DOW website now also has a google earth type of map deal.

 

[txhunter58]

here is another good site to custom make a map. Reasonably priced, fast service and waterproof.

http://www.mytopo.com/index.cfm

 

[cleboje]

Give mytopo.com a look...they are not free, but for < $25 you can get a custom laminated folded 4 quad combination map to the scale you prefer...pretty good product for the price. :shock:

 

[Lee 9]

i use google earth a lot. I like to see the area up close. You can also print them out too.
+1
I noticed that our states DOW website now also has a google earth type of map deal.

 

[HawgHunter]

Try this link; it has topos and aerial photos for free. Just click on the location you want in MN.
http://terraserver-usa.com/cmap.aspx?PP ... 5&C=15&W=2