Best place to learn how to read topo maps!

[rugerr]

Hi, I just had a friend download my state map on my Garmin Etrex Vista and was wondering where I could go for tips on learining how to read a topo map??  Thanks!!

[Cuchillo]

Try here:
http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/topomaps/index.htm

And here:
http://www.learn-orienteering.org/old/

And here:
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/mapcompass.shtml

And also:
http://education.usgs.gov/common/secondary.htm#topographic

That should get you started.

[Indrid Cold]

For a map legend for TOPO maps on your GPS, here's Garmin's page:
http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/mapLegend.html

[rugerr]

Thanks guys, much appreciated!!

[Indrid Cold]

That should keep you busy reading for a while Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

[margo]

Well I appreciate the links too.    Knowing the basics is good but knowing some more tips and tricks is better. I have friends that have handheld GPSr's and don't know how to save a track. Basically all they know how to do is look at the map page and watch the active track. Does it work for them, yes. If they know more could it work better, yes.