TOPO! Outdoor Recreation mapping software for PC and Mac now includes updated 3-D map rendering with fly-throughs and live map updating.
Software package contains both PC and Mac versions for full compatibility across platforms making it easier than ever to plan, print and play!
3-D rendering technology creates virtual relief maps that you can fly-through or view alongside 2-D maps, letting you preview your hike and views
Overlay roads and highways on any topographic map for confident navigation to the trailhead
Live map update feature downloads the latest information for your defined area, ensuring you are always armed with the most up-to-date data
TOPO!'s traveling tool allows you to zoom in, zoom out and scroll the map in any direction
TOPO! determines the exact latitude/longitude and elevation of any point on the map
Enhanced 3-D digital shading emphasizes changes in elevation, making the maps easier to read and use; shading toggles on and off
Add routes, symbols and text to customize your map; attach note boxes, web links and photos to the objects you place on the map
Select the exact area you need and print a photo-quality custom map on any ink-jet or laser printer or plotter
Transfer your custom waypoint and route information directly to or from most handheld GPS units
Link photos and export maps to Palm and Pocket PC handhelds with TOPO! Sync USA (sold separately)
Contains scanned images of actual 1:24,000 and 1:100,000 scale USGS maps with over 3100 seamless map images
Print waterproof trail maps on National Geographic Adventure Paper (sold separately) to take along on your trips
Visualize elevation gain with elevation profiling--simply trace a route anywhere on the map and the software will generate an elevation profile
Powerful search function finds trails, camps and campgrounds, lakes and ponds, parks, cities and towns, USGS 7.5' quad names and much more
Export images in standard raster formats like JPG, GIF, and so on for use in other applications
Share trail files with other TOPO! users on National Geographic's mapXchange website, letting you find new and exciting routes
System requirements: PC - Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP; 486 DX/66 MHz or higher; 64 MB RAM + 8 MB video memory; CDROM drive; Mac - OS 10.2 or higher; 350 MHz G3 or better; 128 MB RAM + 16 MB video memory; CDROM drive; works with all color and black-and-white printers supported by Windows and Macintosh; works with most popular handheld receivers manufactured by Garmin, Magellan, Suunto, Eagle, and Lowrance. Direct link requires input and output capabilities and a PC cable (all sold separately).
