Had been using Fisher maps (am old school map and compass; haven't used a GPS device, yet), but ordered a set of Voyageur Maps for BWCA trip (see VoyageurMaps.com) and am looking forward to trying them. I also like to ink on old trails/roads from USGS quads, although those things can be pretty much grown back to bush. I also try to copy over campsite dots that I know of (for instance, when they are removed in PMA's). Have not looked at the 'Inukshuk maps', yet. ripple
This was actually the cutting edge for BW/Q maps before GPS thingys got popular. Download the free trial. As I recall it's simply a nearly fully functional lowrez of the BW version.
Posted by: DentonDoc Posted on: Apr 24th, 2010 at 7:18pm
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On the website (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links), it says there are digital maps on this website titled "Magical Maps of the Boundary Waters". I don't see any maps on this site, however. I imagine the information I found on the Minnesota visitor site is outdated, but I thought I would check.
This is a terrific website, however, with great information. Thanks for setting this up.
Well, actually there ARE maps on the QJ site, but you have to be granted "Inukshuk" status (i.e., you make a nominal contribution to maintain the board) to get them.
Currently available maps include:
Quetico Provincial Park & Boundary Waters (topo & aerial) with portages and campsite locations.
Woodlands Caribou Provincial Park (similar to the above but also provides the option for canoe routes and a few other details).
These maps are essentially free when you make a contribution to the board ... just post a request for selected maps on the Inukshuk forum (visible when you become an inukshuk), and one of the members will send you a DVD of the requested area (also available on CD with some restrictions on content due to size of files).
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Posted by: azalea Posted on: Apr 24th, 2010 at 7:05pm
On the website (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links), it says there are digital maps on this website titled "Magical Maps of the Boundary Waters". I don't see any maps on this site, however. I imagine the information I found on the Minnesota visitor site is outdated, but I thought I would check.
This is a terrific website, however, with great information. Thanks for setting this up.