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Web Links & References

There are thousands of web pages about maps, GPS, orienteering (finding your way), and all sorts of outdoor activities.

Some are listed here, and a quick web search can help you find more on a specific topic.

Beyond the world wide web, there are Usenet and other discussion groups online.


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World Wide Web Links

Our Link & Reference Categories:


Search Engines

A good place to start is one of the web search services:


GPS
the Global Positioning System (GPS)



GPS Receiver Manufacturers


Wine Cellar


GPS Rcvr. Interface Software, Info.


Pump Jacks

GPS/MAP Tracking Software


  • DeLorme
    DeLorme offsers several GPS and/or MAP products. "TOPO USA", claims to cover the entire US, with detailed road and topography data on 4 CD-ROMs for $99. Some products have provisions for GPS tracking. "Tripmate" includes GPS Receiver and digital road maps.
    Both packages are available for Windows or Palm Pilot.


  • Fugawi Moving Map Navigation Software
    Windows GPS Interface and map plotting/tracking software.
    Supports user-scanned maps and USGS "DRG" maps on CD-ROM.

  • GPSy (TM) -- Macintosh GPS Communications.
    Macintosh GPS Interface and map plotting/tracking software.
    Supports user-scanned maps and USGS "DRG" maps on CD-ROM.

  • MacGPS Pro
    Macintosh to GARMIN GPS Interface and map plotting/tracking software.


  • QuoVadis
    Street-level mapping system for the 3Com PalmPilot, Palm III and IBM WorkPad.


GPS Rcvr. Interface Cables, Info.

  • Most GPS receiver manuafacturers can provide a cable to interface their unit to a Windows or DOS PC.


  • GPSy (TM) -- GPS Data Cables
    Interface cables for the Macintosh, and a reference for making your own cables.


  • MacGPS Pro
    Cables to link a GARMIN GPS Receiver to a Macintosh.




Differential GPS Equip. & Service


StanfordLine

Agriculture, Aircraft, Marine, Survey


GPS Consulting & Programming



Publications, Discussions, Issues


maps
Maps & Mapping


USGS

United States Geological Survey (USGS)


Point Bluffs

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)


U.S. Census Bureau


software
Map-related software


Free Maps Online

Map Link Pages


Purple Iris

Outdoor Recreation & Parks


Search and Rescue


De-Archiving Software


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Reference Books


A sampling of books available.

GPS Land Navigation
by Michael Ferguson - Glassford Publishing, Boise 1997
Excellent book on navigation - with and without GPS, maps, or compass.

Maps for America
by Morris Thompson - United States Geological Survey
Good description of the USGS maps and how they are made.

Surveying
by Jack McCormac - Prentice Hall
Overview of Professional Surveying



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