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Offline bdann

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« on: October 25, 2006, 04:20:40 PM »
Does the BIBE book store sell them online?  I thought they used to, but I can't find them on their site.
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« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2006, 04:36:58 PM »
When in doubt go to the source.  In Austin we can get them from Miller Blueprint, an engineering supply store or TNRIS which is a state agency located in the basement of the Stephen F. Austin Building.  

But USGS is the source:

http://topomaps.usgs.gov/

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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2006, 04:39:47 PM »
Digital versions of just about every current USGS quad for Texas can be downloaded for free from TNRIS, a Texas state agency.

http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/digital.htm
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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2006, 04:39:58 PM »
If you look at the "Find Retailer" link, there are a number of private vendors in the Dallas area that should have the topos.

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« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2006, 04:41:27 PM »
Quote from: "jeffblaylock"
Digital versions of just about every current USGS quad for Texas can be downloaded for free from TNRIS, a Texas state agency.

http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/digital.htm


True, but for most folks it's hard to print that big a sheet of paper!

Al
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« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2006, 04:44:46 PM »
Big Bend Natural History Association
P.O. Box 196
BBNP, TX  79834
(432) 477-2236
FAX: (432) 477-2234

Because they really really really could use your financial support. (really**3)

I'm pretty sure they do have topo's, I know they do have a couple of the large format ones that I recently purchased.  

If not, REI "used" to carry Topo's.
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« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2006, 04:50:53 PM »
My hiking buddy suggests http://www.topozone.com to order specialized customized topos of just what you want.

Or, you can purchase various software programs from Garmin, DeLorme :twisted:, National Geographic, etc. and print out your own on most sizes of paper.  I saw at REI a while back that they even had specialized map paper that was water resistant/proof.
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« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2006, 04:50:59 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2006, 04:53:04 PM »
Check this out - http://www.onemapplace.com/kiosk.html

They're in Dallas.
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« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2006, 09:35:59 PM »
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Check this out - http://www.onemapplace.com/kiosk.html

They're in Dallas.


Be sure and get the 7 1/2 minute maps.  They have the most resolution.  The 15 minute maps have about 1/2 the elevation detail.  Even then you'll occasionally curse the 7.5 minute maps for lack of resolution if you're going cross country.  

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« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2006, 10:06:12 PM »
http://omnimap.com/

On line ordering.  All of Mexico in USGS quality detail.  Topographic maps from all over the world.  Easy searching.
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« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2006, 10:53:10 PM »
Quote from: "bdann"
Check this out - http://www.onemapplace.com/kiosk.html

They're in Dallas.


Each map should be under $10.

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« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2006, 11:42:03 PM »
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True, but for most folks it's hard to print that big a sheet of paper!


Indeed, but with a GPS program -- I use Mac GPS Pro -- and an image editor like Photoshop, you can convert those unwieldy maps into custom 8.5x11 topos, complete with routes and waypoints. A hike to the South Rim takes two USGS quads, but I take one single 8.5x11 sheet of paper!!!
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« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2006, 11:57:01 PM »
Quote from: "jeffblaylock"
Quote from: "Al"

True, but for most folks it's hard to print that big a sheet of paper!


Indeed, but with a GPS program -- I use Mac GPS Pro -- and an image editor like Photoshop, you can convert those unwieldy maps into custom 8.5x11 topos, complete with routes and waypoints. A hike to the South Rim takes two USGS quads, but I take one single 8.5x11 sheet of paper!!!


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What will it cost! What will it cost!*

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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2006, 03:50:19 PM »
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Will this do?
Trails Illustrated Map of BBNP


As long as you don't want an accurate rendering of the Pinnacles trail....
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