The best computer map program?

[Elk Bowhunter]

What is the best mapping program you have seen and /or used? I have TOPO USA and just ordered their 3.0 version. It has the entire US on 6 CD's. I have also go the Maptech CD set for Texas and it has 17 CD's for JUST Texas. The Maptech is awesome, but I am disappointed in the TOPO USA. In fact, I will be returning it for a refund. Is there a better program out there that I have not found? The TOPO USA does not have the details that the Maptech has. The Maptech has a lot of editing capabilities that TOPO USA can not match. What is your favorite program?

[EdMcNierney]

We don't make mapping software, but we do make maps! ###Some folks like to use mapping programs such as Fugawi (www.fugawi.com) or OziExplorer (www.oziexplorer.com) that work with topo maps you have to find and download. ###If you use software like that, the TopoZone has a subscription service (not free) that lets you download custom, seamless topo maps of anywhere in the US that load right into that software. ###You don't need to buy a new set of CDs for each state.

If you just want to look at the maps on the Web or print them out for your own use, that IS free. ###We created the first topo site on the Web at http://www.topozone.com and we're always willing to listen to suggestions - if you don't like what you see, let us know!

Personally, I use OziExplorer because it's got a lot of great features. ###It doesn't do elevation profiles like some of the others, but I think those are mostly pretty pictures that aren't that useful!

### ### - Ed

Ed McNierney
Chief Mapmaker
TopoZone.com

[Kevin Watson]

<font face=arial size=1><blockquote><hr noshade size=1>Quote: from EdMcNierney on 10:43 am on Mar. 19, 2001


If you just want to look at the maps on the Web or print them out for your own use, that IS free. ###We created the first topo site on the Web at http://www.topozone.com and we're always willing to listen to suggestions - if you don't like what you see, let us know!
- Ed

Ed McNierney
Chief Mapmaker
TopoZone.com<hr noshade size=1></blockquote></font>

Ed, I couldn`t locate topo maps for the cold country ... Canada? ###:D

[Richard Webb]

Hi Elk Bowhunter,

I use OziExplorer for Scanned Maps & MicroDem for my Terrain Visualizations. ###For hunting here in California my terrain visualizations are far more useful than any Topo map. ###Click below to see a few samples of my hunting maps. ###The UTM Grid Lines, and some map features will only show up on a full screen size map.

Click Here (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/PopUpIndex?u=1540430&a=11674772&pw=&size=small)
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[Tinhorn]

EdMcNierney

I thought I recognized your name....

Nice to see you here on Jesse's site, ###I've enjoyed Topozone since about the 1st week you were on line. ###

Thanx for the Free Topo Maps

Tinhorn

[fishhead]

I purchased a copy of Map Trails BLM software recently. ###Check out their website and see what you think. ###In July they are suppost to release a topo program that works with the BLM software that has 7.5 minute topo's. ###

[Topclamdigger]

I'm using Maptech Terrain Navigator; and recently, JDMCOX aerial photo software thanks to a tip found on this forum . I've been able to do some interesting e-scouting since both programs interface with a GPS. Let's call this e-hunting. ###

[GeorgiaHunter]

OziExplorer here! Great program. I have completely mapped my hunting lease including roads, foodplots, stans, you name it and can download it all to my GPS. I even mark my trailcam sites and can embed pics in the map