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National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington
$99.95
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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 1,400 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 (JPG, GIF, etc.) 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
Made in USA.
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Pros
- Good Value
- High Quality
- Hike Profiles
- Printable Topo Maps
- Works with GPS
Cons
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- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Trip Planning
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
I use this program whenever I go on a trip - in fact I have also purchased Idaho, Oregon and Montana as well. I can draw a route, figure out approximate mileage and profile the elevation gain/loss. I can place waypoints and download them into my GPS. I can print topo maps to take on the trip.
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- LOADS OF TOYS
Cons
- Not Much Information
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
Old outdated information. Planned a 60+ hike in the Pasayten last September. Many route possibilities were omitted. Plotting trip on PCH from Snoqualmie to Stevens. Trail disappears completely then is mismarked. This product is untrustworthy for hiking. A complete waste of money. NG staff should be ashamed of themselves.
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- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Crashes or Freezes
- Hard To Navigate
- Not Much Information
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
I've used Green Trails paper maps from REI and I was so impressed. I was hoping for the same quality and content from National Geographic in a reprintable format. Nenhh!
The TOPO! tool shows land topology and little else. A few trails I looked for but did not find are: Mt. Si, Old Si, Little Si, Rattlesnake Mountain, Lake Serene. The map indicates the data is the most current, but it is dated 1987. Really? I did find the Snow Lake trail, not sure why they bothered.
I tried remedying the situation with the online mapXchange feature. This promises to augment the trail information with user generated data. Nenhh! These are all special interest maps with little coverage and no standard trail information (like, where is the trailhead?). And these all appear to be compiled years ago using an ancient version of TOPO! that requires recompilation and occasional crashing.
This tool helds promise, some years ago. Maybe National Geographic can partner with Green Trails to bring out a decent product. Until then, I better take care of my paper maps.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- awesome
- Good Value
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountaineering
- Off Trail Hikes
- Scrambling
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
If you have never used this software then you have got to check it out. This software allows you to plot any course you want and see it in 3D afterwards. You can download the waypoints to a GPS and you can practically sit back and let the GPS tell you where to go. Yes, I know this is cheating, but it can save you a lot of time on the trail.
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
Unable to use these maps to find trail heads, even roads are not shown. The use of paper topo or green maps are still best. They need to be up dated for todays use?
- Gift:
- No
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Adaptive and Versatile
- Easy To Navigate
- Engaging
- Lots Of Information
Cons
- Takes time to learn
Best Uses
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
This is the best mapping software in the world. The people who panned this item made two mistakes: they made little attempt to learn the ins and outs of the software, in one case throwing a tantrum because everything wasn't instantly obvious. They also expected the wrong thing. These are not maps designed specifically for on-trail hikers who want to search for trails by name. They are simply the most accurate and detailed landscape maps you can buy. One reviewer cracked me up because he said he prefers USGS maps. That what these are, duh! The ability to scroll across the entire state, seamlessly (once you download all the discs) is priceless. The ability to make a specific map of an area, add markings of your own, save it to disc,and email it to a friend (for example) is fantastic. The ability to customize the size of the area shown on your printed map is also nice, zooming in if you need to, or zooming out if you want to cover a larger area. GT maps are OK if you happen to have the one you need, and the main thing you are interested in is hiking trails, but the accuracy and detail aren't even in the same ball park as TOPO! State Series for Washington.
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- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Hard To Navigate
- Not Much Information
- Outdated
Best Uses
- Frisbees
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - Washington:
If I could give this product zero stars, I would. [...] I had 2 in my hands, totaling about $15, and ended up putting them back and walking out with [$] for software and waterproof paper. Boy was I a sucker...and a dummy for not saving my packaging and receipt.After installing, it became obvious that maps would not be as easy as just typing in the trail name. Not to mention that some maps cut off mid trail and I can't "bleed" maps together. I had to load all the CD's in order to have the maps at the ready, which was annoying, and once I was able to "kinda sorta" figure out what I was looking at, I realized I was not going to be able to just load a map and hit the trail. I tried looking for the West Tiger 3 trail and the only Tiger trail I could find was TMT, which did me no good. I also was unable to find something simple and popular like Mt. Si or Mailbox Peak. I was so exasperated from fiddling for almost an hour that I flung the CD box across the room and made a photo copy of a Mountaineers map until I could get to the store for a USGS or Green Trails map. For being the #1 item in the 10 essentials, good maps are hard to find without paying thru the nose. You'd think NatGeo would partner with someone to really make this a top notch product...especially for those without interest in GPS, like me... I just want a stinkin map.
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