Thanks for your input Brian. I think the Cityselect and a topo will do good. Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Casteel" To: 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. >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >> >> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >> http://www.azgeocaching.com >> >> >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > Arizona's Geocaching Resource > http://www.azgeocaching.com > ____________________________________________________________ Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching Arizona's Geocaching Resource http://www.azgeocaching.com