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Flyingdog5000 · 04-01-08, 05:53 PM

The thing you want to look for is mapping software that uses the USGS 7.5 minute quad maps as the base map. There are some out there, DeLorme for example that used vector based maps that while having a few nice features, don't typically have the detail of the quad maps.

The best product, IMHO, is Maptech Terrain Navigator Pro. It is by far and away the most feature rich mapping software based on the USGS quads. It is what we use in Search and Rescue and the newest version syncs with Google Earth for orthographic photos. The downside is that its $299 for each state!!

04-01-08, 05:53 PM	#6
Flyingdog5000 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 33 Blog Entries: 5	The thing you want to look for is mapping software that uses the USGS 7.5 minute quad maps as the base map. There are some out there, DeLorme for example that used vector based maps that while having a few nice features, don't typically have the detail of the quad maps. The best product, IMHO, is Maptech Terrain Navigator Pro. It is by far and away the most feature rich mapping software based on the USGS quads. It is what we use in Search and Rescue and the newest version syncs with Google Earth for orthographic photos. The downside is that its $299 for each state!! __________________ Flyingdog5000 1999 UJZ100, ARB Combo, OME Medium Suspension, Goodyear MT/Rs