[Az-Geocaching] AZ Topo Maps

[Mark, Johnny, & Joaquin]

Brian Casteel wrote:
> It's pulled from the same information that generates the 24k topo, but 
> it looks to be a relatively new venture and is being honed as people 
> with specific skill-sets come into the mix.  There are a number of 
> threads about it on the Groundspeak forums that I came across today 
> dealing with the building project that is...everything.  Even if this 
> isn't as detailed at a true 24k topo map, it's SO much better than the 
> 100k stuff Garmin puts out.  Maybe it's a 1:25000 scale.  :)
> 
> Brian
> Team A.I.
> 
> 
> Steven Stringham wrote:
>> I have now downloaded AZ, UT, Wy, and CO. They are on their way into my 
>> GPS now.
>>
>> I put AZ in my ETrex Vista Cx already. Very cool. Very nice. Not quite 
>> as detailed as a full 24k topo, but close. And, the price? Way too good.
>>
>> Thanks Brian. I had been thinking of purchasing the topos anyways. This 
>> lets me put that off.
>>
>> Steven Stringham
>> Stringcachers
>>
>>
>> Brian Casteel wrote:
>>   
>>> It gets better.  This is part of a much larger project, and I think is 
>>> the final piece that is pushing me to get back into school for a 
>>> GIS-related degree so I can do what is clearly interesting me the most. 
>>>
>>> Brian
>>> Team A.I.
>>>
>>> Jason Poulter wrote:
>>>     
>>>> sweet that rocks!!!
>>>>
>>>> Jason
>>>> Team Snaptek
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Brian Casteel wrote:
>>>>   
>>>>       
>>>>> Not too long ago I found out about some custom Garmin Topo maps for 
>>>>> MT/WY in detail far surpassing either Garmin Topo product, INCLUDING 
>>>>> Topo 2008.  Recently, the guy creating these custom maps with public 
>>>>> data, published Topo maps for Arizona. I've tinkered with these maps 
>>>>> and...WOW.  The level of detail is so much better, and land types (BLM, 
>>>>> NF, State Trust) are also integrated into the data.  The best part?  
>>>>> These maps are FREE.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/state/az/
>>>>> http://www.miscjunk.org/mj/mp_main.html
>>>>>
>>>>> Enjoy!
>>>>>
>>>>> Brian
>>>>> Team A.I.
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These look promising. Can't wait to try them out. Does one have to 
delete the existing AZ from TOPO 2008 or does it just delete it 
automatically? I am now using a Garmin Vista HCx.

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