[Az-Geocaching] GPS

[Wendy]

Thanks for your input Brian. I think the Cityselect and a topo will do good.
Wendy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Casteel" <bcasteel at uccinc.net>
To: <listserv at azgeocaching.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] GPS


> 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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