[pct-l] Maps

[Brian Peterson]

in regards to your question about where the topo maps for the PCT Atlas came
from, check out this website, the maps look similar

http://www.hikertrash.net/

either way these maps are great to print out for the PCT




On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> >>That's why I created the Pacific Crest Trail Atlas, which includes full
> >>color annotated topographic maps, elevation profiles, town maps, and
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> I looked at the sample chapters you have available. Good stuff!
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> Just out of curiosity, where did you get the topo map data? That's a lot of
> beta to have done by one person. I know Bear Creek survey
> did something similar for the Colorado Trail. It took them nearly six years
> and using professional grade GPS survey equipment. And that's only
> 500 miles!
> http://www.bearcreeksurvey.com/colorado_trail_mapbook.htm
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> I am just curious at the logistics needed to create such a map set on your
> own for a nearly 2700 mile trail?
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> Be cool to do a similar project for the CDT... Just like to know what is
> involved.
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