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GPS Mapping | 
 enlarge | Author: Rich Owings
Publisher: Ten Mile Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 472981
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 374
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 7.5 x 1
ISBN: 0976092638
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9780976092636
ASIN: 0976092638
Publication Date: June 1, 2005
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Product Description
Every month, over 200,000 GPS units are sold to recreational users in the U.S. Learning to use a GPS is fairly straightforward; choosing which software to use is not. GPS Mapping Make Your Own Maps guides readers through the challenging choices they face and shows them how to combine the fun of high-tech with the security of paper maps. Covering all major brands of mapping software, it also explores sources of free software and maps, how to use aerial photos and satellite imagery, and how to view backcountry locations in 3-D. GPS Mapping reduces a readers learning curve and gets them mapping right away.
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 Contents of the book does not correspond to the title December 14, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
As my review title shows: I expected more from this book than I got finally. I will explain my impressions based on the chapters of the book
Ch1 Making your own Maps
A global overview on choosing software for maps
Ch2 GPS: A Short Course
A small gossary of GPS
Ch3 Hardware and Software Matters
Some know information in prited form. Naming Yahoo groups, some links to GPS related websites, MAC and PC dependencies
Ch4 Maps 101
Technical information overview of map related thinsg (Datum etc.)
Ch5 Free Software: USAPhotoMaps
Some useful information for me as I am not a US resident and does not know anything about USGS
Ch6 Waypoint and Route Management: EasyGPS
only interesting for beginners
Ch7 National Geographic TOPO
Some useful information if you are not familiar with these digital maps from NG
Ch8 Maptech Terrain Navigator
Some basic information about this software. Information is based on version 6.03
Ch8 Maptech Terrain Navigator Pro
Like before, only some basic information about this software. Information is based on version 6.03
Ch 10 DeLorme 3-D TopoQuads
Again some basic information based on software version 2.0.0
Ch11 A Different Kind of Map: DeLormo Topo USA
Software review based on Topo USA 5.0
The next section is about Downloading Maps: More Microsoft TerraServer-Based Propgrams
Ch 12 TopopFusion
Software review based on version 2.1
Ch 13 ExpertGPS
Another software review. Based on version 1.3.7
The next section is about Downloading Maps: Free Maps from USGS and Other Sources
Ch 14 Maps 201: Downloading free maps
General descrition if images, raster and vector map and some sources
Ch 15 OziExplorer
Again only a software review of version 3.95.4
The first part where some practical tips are found on "how to make maps". Beginner level only
Ch 16 Fugawi GPS Mapping Software
A review of version 3.1.4.635
Ch 17 Garmin MapSouce United States Topo
Small review for those who does not know about these maps
Ch 18 Magellan MapSend Topo for the U.S.
Small review for those who does not know about these maps
Ch 19 Lowrance MapCreate USA Topo
Small review for those who does not know about these maps
Ch 20 Aerial Photos and Satelite Imagery
Global information, only 2 pages
Ch 21 Viewing Maps and Aerial Imageriy in 3-D
Three pages of information you already know
Ch 22 Moving Maps for PDAs
Description: which software above does support PDAs
Ch 23 Geographic Information System (GIS) and Vector Maps
only some global information
Ch 24 Make Your Own Maps: Creating Custom Vector Maps for Your GPS
Usage samples of OziExplorer, naming some other softwars not review in detail, Map Authoring resources in the internet
Ch 25 Make Your Own Maps: Transfering Custom Vector Maps to Your GPS
mostly things you already know when using maps from your GPS manufactor
Ch 26 Transfering Data between Programs: Utilities and Compatibility
Lot of tables and overview
For me, this book does not fulfill what I expected. A few software reviews on software I know something. But the main book title was not shown by the printed contend
 GPS Mapping July 16, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Over the past few years GPS technology has not only improved rapidly but is also becoming increasingly affordable. Today inexpensive handheld GPS are so easy to use that virtually anyone can use the device without any sort of training or instruction. These aspects have made such technology useful not only for use by the professional but also by the average person.
Unfortunately, mapping software and downloadable maps have not really kept up with rapidly advancing GPS technology. It is hard enough to find good software or maps of the area you want but usually once you've found these resources they are horribly expensive and difficult to actually use. More often that not, once you've purchased these resources you realize that the maps don't completely cover the area you want or that the software isn't compatible with your GPS system or existing software.
GPS Mapping: Make Your Own Maps takes the frustration out of this process. The author outlines some good software options and downloadable mapping solutions. He details the price, compatibility issues, pros and cons of the product, and instructions for use saving the reader precious time, energy, and money.
Good for those looking January 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book does offer a wealth of information about a number of the most popular software titles for GPS mapping. It would be particularly useful for those who haven't already chosen the software they want to use as these tutorials will allow a reader to get the feel of the software before making a choice. There are a few very good pieces of mapping software that aren't covered in the book, however. Still, it is worth the price just to compare.
Not impressed June 23, 2006
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
This book is entitled "GPS Mapping, Make your own maps" I see little in the book that tells you in any kind of clear or concise way how to do that. The book is little more than a review of various mapping softwares, which can easily be found just searching the internet.
 Covers all of the major brands of mapping software November 10, 2005
13 out of 23 found this review helpful
Every month more than 200,000 GPS units are sold to the general public and while learning to use a GPS is quite easy, choosing which software to use can be quite complicated and confusing. Very highly recommended, GPS Mapping: Make Your Own Maps by conservationist and outdoorsman Rich Owings informatively guides readers through all the diverse choices they face and explains just how to combine the fun of high-tech with the security of paper maps for their outdoors, wilderness, and travel activities. GPS Mapping covers all of the major brands of mapping software (including sources of free software and maps), and explains how to use aerial photos, satellite imagery, and viewing backcountry locations in 3-D. Thoroughly "user friendly", GPS Mapping significantly expedites the learning curve and will speed the outdoor recreation enthusiasts into a rapid expertise in the use of their GPS units.
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