[Cdt-l] Cdt-l Digest, Vol 18, Issue 15

[Jim Eagleton]

I used a compass with a magnifying glass.  (and the larger 11x17 maps)  

 

The Suunto A-30 version of this one:  

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> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:40:55 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Dave Osborn <alohakai2 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Cdt-l] Ley Maps
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> There has been some debate about the merits of normal sized 8.5X11 versus 11X14 prints of Jonathan Ley?s maps. ?
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> Here?s another option that I tried yesterday & it works great - a lightweight plastic magnifying glass.? I bought one in Walmart ( $4 - Stationary Dpt., brand name ?Licken?) that has a 2X/4X lens.? I?ll remove the lens from the frame and just carry the 2.5? (they come in a 3? diameter size also) lens itself with the maps.? With the lens I can easily see the finest detail on my 8.5X11 maps. 
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> Happy Trails,
> freebird
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