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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: nwlynx22 on June 13, 2010, 11:38:49 PM

Title: Map choices
Post by: nwlynx22 on June 13, 2010, 11:38:49 PM: What maps do you prefer?
Title: Re: Map choices
Post by: mattaylor81 on June 14, 2010, 12:39:31 PM: In addition to hunting I do a lot of backpacking in the offseason to stay in shape. I have found 2 products that meet all my map needs. I have NationalGeographic TOPO for Washington state on my computer. This allows me to print 7.5' USGS Maps for anywhere in the state, and also to transfer info as far as waypoints and tracks to my GPS. I also use Green Trails maps for certain areas. The 7.5' maps that I can print off are more detailed than the Green Trails, but I haven't had issues with either of them.
Title: Re: Map choices
Post by: ICEMAN on June 14, 2010, 01:21:47 PM: I also have the NatGeo TOPO and love it.

You should also get a Delorme Washington Atlas and Gazetter. This full size map book is invaluable for cruising around the state... I keep one at home too so the wife knows where we are heading...IE: "Map Page 62 D2"

Once I define an area I intend to hunt, I then gather the National Forest Map for that district, and use the County Assessor for said county to help identify property boundaries if that is an issue....
Title: Re: Map choices
Post by: Todd_ID on June 14, 2010, 09:48:38 PM: Another vote for Nat. Geog. Topo. It's pretty much indispensable. I use the Gazetters to get from point A to B in the truck and printed maps from Topo to navigate in the woods.
Title: Re: Map choices
Post by: bowhunterty on June 15, 2010, 12:48:13 PM: I agree with everyone above. I also use the Forest Service wilderness maps to help pinpoint spots. Then follow up with Green Trails and using the NatGeo program. You can also order 7.5' maps.
Title: Re: Map choices
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on June 15, 2010, 12:55:59 PM: Quote
You should also get a Delorme Washington Atlas and Gazetter. This full size map book is invaluable for cruising around the state... I keep one at home too so the wife knows where we are heading...IE: "Map Page 62 D2"

Yup, and I've been doing that for 20 years or so.

USGS maps are good. I have Greentrails for those 'yuppie' hikes I take once in a while.

The old Metskers maps show many of the old fire roads and rail road grades that have been washed out or abandoned. Many of the newer maps don't show them. I have some USGS maps from the 70's that show them, but the same 1990's USGS maps are edited with new roads, and some older one's omitted.

-Steve