Paper Topo Maps

[tdesanto]

I used this site to order several forest service maps and USGS Topo quads. Easy to use and they shipped within 24 hours.

 

[Maximus Ram]

all great sites and info... I need to hit up B&N to see what they have , then possibly order others online

 

[nwoods]

I use just paper topo maps for my travels. Delorme for hwy travel and when I get closer to my destination I use USGS topos. You can get them from REI, Sport Chalet and online. I also use a place in Toluca Lake called Geographia, it's an awesome little map and travel shop that has the full range of USGS topo maps for the entire US. My late grandfather also left me his complete set of USGS topos for California that dates back to the early 1950's, very cool looking at the 50's map and comparing it to todays maps.

Good luck

Kevin

Kevin, those maps could be extremely valuable! Not necessarily in a cash value way, but just to see all the roads and trails no longer included on today's maps! It would be a HUGE service to the community to make a high resolution scan of them and available via the internet. I know a while ago Mr. Death Valley was looking for historical info like this on the Red Rocks area to fight further trail closures. This cache of 50's era maps could be extremely useful!

 

[Luke]

I use the DeLorme Gazetteer for any long distance travel, and then switch to a USGS 1/24,000 topo for a specific location/destination. Wouldn't hurt to have a 1/50,000 just in case you wander outside of your 1/24,000 map. If it's an older USGS topo make sure you draw on your UTM lines at home and get proficient using your protractor!