Best topo maps

[Roboduck]

I have a bunch of 1:20,000 topos in pdf that I downloaded from somewhere. GeoBC I think, produced by the Ministry of Forests. If you know the area or map # you need, shoot me a pm & I'll see if I have it. An example of a map # is 082L034 which is just north of Vernon showing Swan Lake, Spallumcheen & north end of Okanagan Lake.

Or check these links & do some diggin'...

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/d...ster-base-maps

https://pub.data.gov.bc.ca/datasets/177864/pdf/

GeoBC is where I get mine from too. Thankful we have a plotter at work so I can print the maps I want full-size.

[MOUNTAIN MICKEY]

GAIA app will probably work for topo maps.

[Vit32]

Checkout "BackRoadMapbook" website. They have few options to go with. They can do custom topo maps, if I understand correctly (paper & waterproof).
https://www.backroadmapbooks.com/pro...-custom-topos/
They also have "Atlas" type of map....
There are also topo maps for "Canada" and one call "Canada" where you can download only selected area....
"Hunt Buddy" app also offering some options for Topo...

[Helly Hunter]

Backroad MapBook app is probably the best out there...

BRMB has an update feature to let users update the changing terrain and are running a 30 year anniversary contest giveaway to encourage participation. I think it's a great way to help out our community and prevent ppl from finding out a road is washed out 40k out the hard way!

Here's a link if you haven't checked them out yet or signed up, I definitely think the PRO version is worth every penny, even the basic free version is amazing, sceptics prove me wrong!

http://www.brmbmaps.com/adventure-ch...referral=26665

[CAC]

OsmAnd offline free topo and many other. Used it for many years.

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.osmand.plus/

[mike31154]

OsmAnd offline free topo and many other. Used it for many years.

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.osmand.plus/

Just had a quick look at the app & the free version doesn't include topo. Seems quite feature rich with many options for navigation. I can see it being useful as a general app for driving etc. For serious recreational backcountry use I will stick with my Garmin Monana.

I believe the OP is looking for paper maps. They can be invaluable when the electronics let you down.

[high horse Hal]

Looking to grab some detailed topo maps of a smaller area say the size of a MU or a couple, would I contact forestry or where is a good place to go?

if you go to the office and talk to the local forester you may be able to get a forest cover map covering a reasonable area. They are great for showing new blocks regen fires perimeters etc

[RainyLaker]

I use this. https://a100.gov.bc.ca/ext/mtec/publ...ducts/mapsheet. 1:20:000. Everything I need for sure.

Printed four black and white maps for under $50.