in relation, somewhat, to the previously posted photos, here is a crude topo map of the area with a few trails drawn in and labeled. http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/mtb/topo.jpg If only the contour lines were as accurate as 1 foot, it may show the terrain a little better. What i need is a GPS with mapping abilities and some compatible topo software so i can ride the trails and map them out better. but, hand drawn maps will have to suffice, considering the map scale is fairly small anyway. ~Travis -- To reply by email, remove clothes. travis5765.homelinux.net, Primary Administrator TF Custom Electronic, Owner/Founder/Developer (current project: Automotive exhaust flame-thrower)
> in relation, somewhat, to the previously posted photos, here is a crude topo map of the area with > a few trails drawn in and labeled. http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/mtb/topo.jpg If only the > contour lines were as accurate as 1 foot, it may show the terrain a little better. > > What i need is a GPS with mapping abilities and some compatible topo software so i can ride the > trails and map them out better. but, hand drawn maps will have to suffice, considering the map > scale is fairly small anyway. > > ~Travis Hey, something's wrong with that map; the largest elevation numbers are only three digits! -- Slacker
In article <[email protected]>, slacker7 @sbcglobal.net says... > > in relation, somewhat, to the previously posted photos, here is a crude topo map of the area > > with a few trails drawn in and labeled. http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/mtb/topo.jpg If only > > the contour lines were as accurate as 1 foot, it may show the terrain a little better. > > > > What i need is a GPS with mapping abilities and some compatible topo software so i can ride the > > trails and map them out better. but, hand drawn maps will have to suffice, considering the map > > scale is fairly small anyway. > > > > ~Travis > > > Hey, something's wrong with that map; the largest elevation numbers are only three digits! > -- > Slacker > > > Because i live in the foothills. ~Travis -- To reply by email, remove clothes. travis5765.homelinux.net, Primary Administrator TF Custom Electronic, Owner/Founder/Developer (current project: Automotive exhaust flame-thrower)
In article <[email protected]>, travis57 @clothes.megalink.net says... > In article <[email protected]>, slacker7 @sbcglobal.net says... > > > in relation, somewhat, to the previously posted photos, here is a crude topo map of the area > > > with a few trails drawn in and labeled. http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/mtb/topo.jpg If only > > > the contour lines were as accurate as 1 foot, it may show the terrain a little better. > > > > > > What i need is a GPS with mapping abilities and some compatible topo software so i can ride > > > the trails and map them out better. but, hand drawn maps will have to suffice, considering the > > > map scale is fairly small anyway. > > > > > > ~Travis > > > > > > Hey, something's wrong with that map; the largest elevation numbers are only three digits! > > -- > > Slacker > > > > > > > > Because i live in the foothills. > > ~Travis > Hence why all the labeled "peaks" have that little 4 letter suffix to their name. ~Travis -- To reply by email, remove clothes. travis5765.homelinux.net, Primary Administrator TF Custom Electronic, Owner/Founder/Developer (current project: Automotive exhaust flame-thrower)
Technician wrote: > In article <[email protected]>, travis57 @clothes.megalink.net says... >> In article <[email protected]>, slacker7 @sbcglobal.net says... >>>> in relation, somewhat, to the previously posted photos, here is a crude topo map of the area >>>> with a few trails drawn in and labeled. http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/mtb/topo.jpg If only >>>> the contour lines were as accurate as 1 foot, it may show the terrain a little better. >>>> >>>> What i need is a GPS with mapping abilities and some compatible topo software so i can ride the >>>> trails and map them out better. but, hand drawn maps will have to suffice, considering the map >>>> scale is fairly small anyway. >>>> >>>> ~Travis >>> garmin and TOPO CD... fun combination. I suggest you spend your money on bike first. Penny
Slacker wrote: > Hey, something's wrong with that map; the largest elevation numbers are only three digits! "flat landah's"
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says... > > > Slacker wrote: > > > Hey, something's wrong with that map; the largest elevation numbers are only three digits! > > "flat landah's" > > The only terrain i have ridden that has a "Mount" prefix is about 20 - 30 miles away. Mount Apatite in Auburn, ME. http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=44.09139&lon=-70.29611 Not very high, but last i can remember of it (rode back in my college days), it was a damn fine ride, short but well worth it. i have some plans to pay a visit again (perhaps after the "new" ride is purchased, shipped, and built up). If i am reading this map, and comparing it to a 1 or 2 year old memory correctly, the trailhead is that white patch about 1" down from the mark, and 1" to the right. it is within 50 yards of a National Guard base so i remember seeing them out hiking once in a while, though they stick to the walking trails (wimps). ~Travis -- travis57 at megalink dot net travis5765.homelinux.net, Primary Administrator TF Custom Electronic, Owner/Founder/Developer (current project: Automotive exhaust flame-thrower)
Technician wrote: > The only terrain i have ridden that has a "Mount" prefix is about 20 - 30 miles away. Mount > Apatite in Auburn, ME. http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=44.09139&lon=-70.29611 Not very high, > but last i can remember of it (rode back in my college days), it was a damn fine ride, short but > well worth it. i have some plans to pay a visit again (perhaps after the "new" ride is purchased, > shipped, and built up). I It may be sooner than you think..... I've made GREAT strides as getting it "ready" What size was the new Thomson you just bought?
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says... > > > Technician wrote: > > > The only terrain i have ridden that has a "Mount" prefix is about 20 - 30 miles away. Mount > > Apatite in Auburn, ME. http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=44.09139&lon=-70.29611 Not very high, > > but last i can remember of it (rode back in my college days), it was a damn fine ride, short but > > well worth it. i have some plans to pay a visit again (perhaps after the "new" ride is > > purchased, shipped, and built up). I > > It may be sooner than you think..... I've made GREAT strides as getting it "ready" > > What size was the new Thomson you just bought? > > 28.6 X 410 with 3" cut off to fit the goose. Was a SP-E124. ~Travis -- travis57 at megalink dot net travis5765.homelinux.net, Primary Administrator TF Custom Electronic, Owner/Founder/Developer (current project: Automotive exhaust flame-thrower)
"Technician" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]... > in relation, somewhat, to the previously posted photos, here is a crude topo map of the area with > a few trails drawn in and labeled. http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/mtb/topo.jpg If only the > contour lines were as accurate as 1 foot, it may show the terrain a little better. > > What i need is a GPS with mapping abilities and some compatible topo software so i can ride the > trails and map them out better. but, hand drawn maps will have to suffice, considering the map > scale is fairly small anyway. > > ~Travis > -- I have a friend who does that for a living. Cool job. He's got a plotter that fills half a room that will print giant maps, photos, or whatever. It's cool hardware (I set it up for him). I went and had a look for one of my favorite rides on that topo site and it almost looks like the actual trail is even on there, but I think that's really a couple of creeks. It's the blue line that appears to cross the peak of Central Mountain. Fun stuff. http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=38.58818873818116&lon=-106.37798103737434&symshow=n Matt