Need a source for good road maps.

[Ted S.]

One would think it would be easy to find good old printed road maps online but there must be some conspiracy because I am at a loss.

I am using GPS, Garmin Bascamp, an a number of good technology solutions, but the old dog in my just has to see a large printed map and its like they have vanished.

The Rand McNally website is useless, you can't even get to maps by region, like the "Southwest" where did all of this go?

Anyone found really good road maps with the NP and SP type info? I have the Road Atlas, I just need a large map...

Thank you!

[AWCHIEF]

I googled "state road maps state websites". Seems every state has a web site where you can either download or order paper maps.
When on the road I always stop at the welcome stations and pick up a current state map.

[tjdonahoe]

Right on and thy are free..

[Ted S.]

Well I did not do very well with googling and I am trip planning so I am not near welcome centers.

I use Apple Maps to plan as I find it much more intuitive then Google Maps. Once I have a general route I develop a route in Garmin Basecamp, download it to my device and go. On the road we have a Rand McNally Road Atlas.

I'm surprised the thread did not get more activity, it looks like most people no longer use the old maps.

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by AWCHIEF

I googled "state road maps state websites". Seems every state has a web site where you can either download or order paper maps.
When on the road I always stop at the welcome stations and pick up a current state map.

Ditto. I would suggest ordering your paper map online, as sometimes you get to Visitor Centers and they are out.

I also love the PocketEarth app, which works very well offline, and tracks your exact location in real time.

You can download individual states or cities, entire countries, etc..

I love it.


Maggie

[KSA63]

In Canada, CAA offices stock all of the major maps you would need for traveling NA. They are free with your membership. I assume that AAA does the same thing?

[AWCHIEF]

I do my basic route planing using the Good Sam route planner. I have a Rand McNally RV GPS that sinks to and down loads the Good Sam route. It can then be adjusted for any detours and real time traffic conditions. It is still nice to have paper maps to see the big picture. That is why I always stop at the welcome stations when traveling to get the most current editions. The folks at the WSs are usually pretty good with local knowledge about road construction and any touristy places worth stopping for. I like old timey mom and pop RV parks for quick overnight stops and have found several just by asking the folks at the WSs.

[Ted S.]

Originally Posted by KSA63

In Canada, CAA offices stock all of the major maps you would need for traveling NA. They are free with your membership. I assume that AAA does the same thing?

Great idea, I didn't think of that.

[Ted S.]

Maggie,

PocketEarth App looks great, not a paper map, but looks great. Thanks

[CBWELL]

Go to a Flying "J" or Pilot, or any other large truck stop, and you can usually buy a Road Atlas. I also believe that most book stores would have them, or can get them for you. Chris

[Dalwyn]

We usually get our maps from Books-a-Million. They seem to have everything marked.

[StreaminGeo]

I use the Rand-McNally Road Atlas (available at any Walmart) and get state and city maps free at AAA. I rarely use GPS or any other electronic mapping systems.

[OTRA15]

Does AAA still provide (or sell now?) maps? Worth a look as they were great maps, which I also prefer personally. I will research later today.

Peter

PS edit sorry I missed earlier posts about AAA.

[Ted S.]

I have the Road Atlas, I'd like a map of NV, UT, AZ,CO as large scale as possible. The reason is I want to lay it out on my dinning room table an look at our route from Vegas to Denver all at once. The Road Atlas is great, but bits and pieces.

Anyone remember laying a map out on the hood of their car? I miss those days...

[Lily&Me]

Google these exact words:

state road maps state websites


Select your desired states, and order their paper road maps.


Maggie

[Ted S.]

Originally Posted by Lily&Me

Google these exact words:

state road maps state websites


Select your desired states, and order their paper road maps.


Maggie

I tried that as advised by the first post and clicked on the links. The links were broken or did not get me to the maps, but I will look again.

So I went to the AAA website which I am a member, they don't have maps anymore !!!

They have "Tourbooks" which I ordered and got for NV, AZ, UT, NM & CO...

[Lily&Me]

At least you found a solution.

We have picked up at souvenir places the laminated maps of states or areas that are meant to be placemats for children, and used them on occasion, for places we were spending extended time periods in.....like the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

You can also buy those laminated, folding state maps at truck stops and places like Barnes & Noble...individual states, also areas such as Southeast, Northeast, etc., and those are great for getting a visual on trajectory.


Maggie

[StreaminGeo]

I get AAA maps at their walk-in offices, one of which is a block and half from our house!

[youngpeck]

The AAA "Indian Country" map is far and away the most useful, most detailed, and downright most interesting map of the four corners area and the Colorado Plateau. If you've never seen one, you are in for a treat. Free if you're a AAA member, but also available for sale at a variety of places, especially in the region, but also through Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Map-AAA-Guide-.../dp/B005MZ53RI

National Geographic also has a very good and growing selection of area maps and hiking maps. You just have to sort through their selection to find areas you are interested in:
http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/n...nd-hiking-maps

And specifically, here is the National Geographic four corners map, which would give you a more general, less specific overview of the region:
http://www.amazon.com/Corners-Ancien...NVWPMF9XT8H2CN

The AAA Indian Country map is much more detailed, and in my opinion, much more useful.

[Ted S.]

Thank you, youngpeck, I'm going after the AAA Indian Country Map, hopefully I can walk in and get it