National Geographic TrailSmart 15 Major National Parks U.S.A. Topographical Map CD-ROM (Windows)
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Customer Review: Easy to Use Maps on CDs
Summary: 5 Stars
TrailSmart/Topo offers the best Maps on CD that I've seen, at least for people like me - hard core hiker, map nerd and computer geek. The viewer allows seamless display of USGS 7-1/2 minute quads as you pan across, up and down exploring the cyber world. You can draw your trips on the maps, add text labels and symbols; and print them out on your color printer. You can also download tiny .tpo files from the topo website where people like me share their favorite trips with you.Each area covered comes with maps at 4 or 5 levels of zoom - so you can make good driving and overview maps - and still get all the detail you need. The closest version is usually 1:24,000 (regular USGS 7-1/2 minute) and contains most of the information found on the quads.
(Some areas of coverage do not go down to 1:24,000 and are not useful for hiking).
I use the Zion, Arches and Grand Teton Sections, and have not used the others. It really helps to have a color printer to print the maps out.
Customer Review: Highly recommended for the average bacpacker
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, this software is great, especially for a backpacker who just wants to use a GPS as a "toy". There are 15 major national parks with 4 map views and more than adequate zoom capabilities. In addition, it is possible to create your own routes (by drawing them with your mouse), obtain elevation gains/losses, and automatically create and upload up to 30 waypoints per route to your GPS. There is a search engine to find various points of interest (mines, cemetaries, overlooks, etc) off the beaten path that will give you an exact waypoint to go exploring with a GPS unit. For the average person who likes the seclusion of the backcountry of national parks, who for the most part stays on the trails and assigned backcountry campsites, and who wants to use a GPS, this program is perfect.Customer Review: Important Upgrade Available
Summary: 3 Stars
According to the specifications this product is only available for Windows 95, 98, or NT and supports just a few GPS devices. But it is based on the same program (Topo) used in National Geographic State Series, which is compatible with windows 2000, XP and 60+ GPS receivers. You only need the free Topo upgrade available at Nevertheless, TrailSmart series was created by scanning Trails Illustrated maps, so don't expect the quality of USGS maps found in the State Series. In my opinion trails don't have enough accuracy in this product (I tried Yellowstone).Customer Review: Excellent Inexpensive Jump into Maps on Computer
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent Maps on CD for Zion National Park. Also includes Arches, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Denali, Yosemite, etc. If you have a color printer, with a little effort and computer saavy you can print out trip specific maps real slick. Easy to use.If you are looking at an inexpensive way to jump into the marvelous world of maps on CD, this is one of the best ways to jump in. Buy that 11x17 color inkjet printer, and you'll never buy an actual topo again.
Customer Review: Best mapping software I have used
Summary: 5 Stars
This software really lived up to my expectaions. Functional, elegant, and easy-to-use. Great maps combined with great software. I highly recomend it. The best topo software out there