[meteorite-list] Map program

[Chris Peterson]

Hi Mike-

I use Garmin MapSource for all my meteor mapping and strewn field 
estimation (and I own just about every GIS program around). The program 
ships with various data sets- I use the U.S. Topo set, which is around 
$100. MapSource is very well implemented, and is constantly being 
updated and improved (with all the upgrades free for download). It's 
easy to import and export data, too. MapSource also integrates nicely 
with GPS units (mainly Garmin ones, of course). I generally consider 
Garmin handhelds to be the best there are, although I'm not up on the 
latest models. I'm still using a GPS Map 12. In the car I have a Garmin 
Nuvi, which might be the best navigational GPS you can get, but it 
probably wouldn't be what you'd want to use in the field. While there 
are a few units that support both road navigation and back country 
features, I think you'd end up compromising both. Better maybe to stick 
with two units for two tasks.

Chris

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Map program


> Hello everyone I am looking for a map program to use for plotting
> meteorite finds. I would like to have it on a CD so when I am in my
> vehicle and do not have an Internet connection, I can still use the
> maps to plot finds on my lap top. Of course I want as much detail as I
> can get. I also need a new GPS as I lost mine on a recent hunting trip
> (lost some good info) I like the new turn by turn directions they have
> for the cars and I was wondering if you can get all that in a hand
> held unit? Thanks for your time and suggestions.
>
> -- 
> Mike Miller Po Box 314 Gerber Ca 96035