[pct-l] Gps and maps

[Craig Stanton]

I was referring to a GPS receiver with topographical maps built in so  
that once it has found your location it can show the contour lines,  
rivers and maybe even trails around where you are. Other GPS devices  
may show just the road segments near you but no detail of elevation  
or environmental features. I carried one where the only output was a  
red LED flashing away to show it was turned on, obviously this wasn't  
for navigational purposes. I used regular paper maps when needed, but  
mostly it was just following the path.

~Craig


On 3/11/2007, at 1:21 AM, Home wrote:

> What are you describing when you mention "a proper mapping GPS"?   
> Are you
> describing operator skill or hardware or software?
>
>
> On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:53:05 -0700, Craig Stanton  
> <craigstanton at mac.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I think I saw one person with a proper mapping GPS on the trail this
>> year. ...
>
>