Using maps in scouting?

[kebes]

What type of maps do you use for scouting an area. I've been using google earth for 7-54 (hoping to do a sheep hunt in 2012) but feel like there's got to be other sources to look at...what should I use?????? Thanks.

[sarg]

google earth as worked good for me for the last few year. it the easiest that i've found

[Mark_S]

I use google Earth a lot. I also use regular google maps. Under the Map selection in the top right hand corner of the map you can select "terrain" this gives you contour information and does a good job of showing what the terrain is like.

The local sporting goods store also sells individual fold out back country maps which are quite a good scale and I find those helpful.

[kennyj]

1:50,000 scale maps are a must for me. I don't go anywhere without one.
Used in conjunction with Google Earth you can't go wrong.
kenny

[Matty_ola]

Is the google earth the same as the satilite image on google maps?

[DGuest]

Is the google earth the same as the satilite image on google maps?

As far as I know, yes

[DGuest]

1:50,000 scale maps are a must for me. I don't go anywhere without one.
Used in conjunction with Google Earth you can't go wrong.
kenny

Where do you get your 1:50,000 scale maps?

[nano]

I use the following
Goggle earth
Local maps
BC back roads map book

Theres lots of info in all three maps and you just need to do some research.

[GoatGuy]

Use the etopo CDs. Works good and can zoom in/out and focus on certain drainages as well as print an extra or two for hunting buddies.

[J_T]

Google maps, and then I dump the image into ppt where I can add my own information to them. GPS with etopo for almost everything now.

[kennyj]

Where do you get your 1:50,000 scale maps?
I get mine from Crown Publications in Victoria. I'm sure there will be a source in the LML.
kenny