[Az-Geocaching] GPS

[Brian Casteel]

The problem with GPS units is the proprietary nature of the mapping 
software.  Garmin can't use Magellan maps and vice versa.  However, 
Garmin is releasing updates to some of their mapping software, which 
could prove beneficial to you.  If you want mapping capability on paved 
roads (in town, for example), CitySelect will be excellent for you.  
Depending on your GPS model, it will enable street-level routing, which 
is basically guiding you right to the target on a street-by-street 
basis.  MetroGuide North America is also good, but only routes on major 
highways.  Still, streets that might not be in one mapping product may 
very well be in another.  If you're looking to cache in the boonies, 
Topo is probably your best bet, but expect to find the long established 
roads and possibly not some of the 'newer' (<20 years old) roads that 
might be out there.  GIS mapping of rural areas is a monumental task, 
and I would hate to be the person responsible for compiling all the data 
into new mapsets.

If you're looking for alternative mapping software that doesn't run on 
the GPS (PDA, for example), DeLorme Street Atlas 2006 or even MS Streets 
and Trips would be options worth looking into.

Brian
Team A.I.


Wendy wrote:
> Ok, I just bought a GPS (Garmin) and am starting to find cache's. I live in 
> Vail and would like suggestions on mapping software that is up to date. I 
> find alot of the software does not have current roads for Vail. Now I'm 
> talking roads that were established two years ago.
>
> Any suggestions would be helpful. Also, I would like suggestions on software 
> that anyone has found useful when out and about.
> Thanks everyone. 
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