From: Alan R. Hamm (ahamm@alanhamm.com)
Date: Wed May 22 2002 - 05:37:55 CDT
I was told that several are being "updated". I wonder if this means that
they will be totally new ones issued by USGS. 2 of the 3 we needed are not
going to be available until end of May.
Alan Hamm
Bethesda, MD
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Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 8:02 PM
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Maps??
> Just for information purposes TOT is backordering some of the maps.
Luckily
> I bought a few of them in November.
>
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> From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com]On
> Behalf Of Ebbott, William
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 9:33 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
> Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Maps??
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>
> Good point and item for discussion. I was just about to put out an
> unsolicited message about this very subject.
>
> We found a good and inexpensive method to provide everyone in the crew
with
> a map. I downloaded the maps from the Philmont site and then took the six
> ones we need for our trek. Using a graphic print shop software, like
> Corel's Print House, I made a template of magnetic grid lines that were
> spaced one mile apart. This will make it easier for the boys to work the
> compasses.
>
> After overlaying the template to each map I put a dark circle around each
> camp we will be staying at as well as any other points of interest. This
> makes it easier to find the locations on the maps. The maps were printed
on
> an inkjet printer using Photo glossy inkjet paper which can be bought at
> Staples for $25.00for 100 sheets and they usually have $10 off of $40
> purchase coupons. I buy inkjet cartridges from 123inkjet.com for $7 each.
> The whole process used a couple of cartridges but it is worth it.
>
> We used clear contact paper to laminate two maps back to back. Each set
now
> consists of three sheets that are only about 7" x7" which makes them easy
to
> use. The Naviguesser uses the one set of crew section maps for the days
> travels and then writes the daily entry in the Crew Journal each night
since
> he is most familiar with the route taken.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Bill Ebbott
> ASM, Troop 67
> Wilmington, DE
> TREK 701J5 in 2002
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arthur, Jim [mailto:jim.arthur@unisys.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 7:48 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
> Subject: [Philmont]: Maps??
>
> The Philmont guide recommends the each hiker should have a map. Do you
> experienced trekkers order sectional maps for each? We are doing Trek 5,
so
> that would mean we would need Central and Southern sectionals for 23
hikers
> at $5.00 a map. There must be a better way. DO you put the maps together
> and photo copy just the areas that your trek covers or do you get the
large
> map for each hiker and just a couple of the sectionals? Also how are you
> protecting the maps, do any of you use waterproofing spray on the maps?
>
> Jim Arthur
> Scout Master
> Troop 429
> Philmont Trek 715K - 2002 only 66 days
> 301-855-5736
> jim.arthur@unisys.com
> www.angelfire.com/md2/troop429
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