topo map help

[beretta]

i am going to be getting a map or two from mytopo.com and was wondering if there are any reasons to go with the 1:24,000 scale over the 1:15,000? i can get the whole area i want on the 1:15,000, but i heard that the 1:24,000 is more gps friendly. is this true and if so how? also is there any other tips you can give me about topo maps? oh yea this is for the black hills in wyoming if that helps. thanks a lot
-kyle

[Kirk T]

The 1:24000 scale maps are used by Foresters out there in the Hills. Those maps are the industry standard. I personally like that scale because that is what I am used to using. The 1:15000 scale or 4 inches to the mile maps are probably easier to read. I'm not sure about which map is more GPS friendly. I have 16 years experience working that area as a forester. If you have any questions about the Black Hills, I may be able to help.

[beretta]

thanks for the reply kirk. i see you live pretty close to me. i live in Aitkin. Do you have an email address? i have a couple questions that you could probably answer pretty easily for me. thanks
-kyle

[Surface Tension]

All my USGS maps are in the 1:24000 scale.
I now have software by Map Tech Terrain Navigator and have no need to buy another map. You can upload and download multiple routes to and from your GPS with the software. I number my way points then print a section of the map and bring that in the field with me.

[Kirk T]

Another source for online topo maps is www.topozone.com These maps are based on the USGS quad maps. Kyle you can email me at [email protected] Kirk