jymbee
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SeilerBird said:Why would you want a paper folding map when Google Maps are more up to date and contain a lot more useful information? Elevation, businesses, routing information, zoom ability and more.
Preaching to the choir I'm afraid. I use at least a dozen different electronic mapping systems from apps to websites. I make my own custom maps and do work for clients that want to map their facilities around the country (USA). Never want to back to the old day of "Tappin' our fingers on a Texaco road map" (thank you Mr. Mellencamp). One really tired line I use when confronted with a paper map is, "Hey, how do I zoom in on this thing?!". Yeah, I know-- lame. :
My wife however, as if often the case, is not impressed. SHE wants a large map she can lay out on a flat surface to get an overview of the entire USA. Another advantage of paper was mentioned here by Old_Crow:
Old_Crow said:I keep a stock of paper maps in the coach because we spend a lot of time with no cell or internet service. Nice to dream about where we're headed next month or the month after.
Now if you'd like to convince my better half that paper is inferior-- I can only wish you the best of luck (hint: you'll lose)! ;D