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I follow your friend on IG! Get her this: National Geographic Road Atlas 2021: Adventure Edition [United States, Canada, Mexico] https://www.amazon.com/dp/0792289897/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y6wxFb09RD1BJ

If you're in the US, the atlas to get is the National Geographic Adventure Edition. I carry Delorme atlases for a few states as well.

I purchased a NatGeo Adirondack map on amazon for like $11. Has every road, trail, and camp site depicted. Highly recommended for planning trips.

Here is the whole bundle, or you can purchase sectors individually: https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-Bundle-National-Geographic-Illustrated/dp/1597752258/ref=nodl_

With that being said, Moose river plains may be a good start.

Still just $0.99 cents for his ebook at the time of this comment. It'll be a lot easier to read, much more comprehensive, better organization and easier to reference when you need it. The majority of the book is broken out by region and there's accompanying tasting notes along with a lot more useful information on there.

The World Atlas of Coffee: From beans to brewing - coffees explored, explained and enjoyed https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07D29S4MW/

Nat Geo makes a Six piece series that covers the whole park. Adirondack Park [Map Pack Bundle] (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597752258/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7wyJCb0HJJBE0

Yes, this Atlas is a great start. There are many fire roads that are virtually unknown but open to the public. Just be careful, many of them need a high axle vehicle to navigate.

I've spend days in the Sierra's using this map book. At the time I had a 4 wheel drive pickup with a quad on the back. These roads are generally not maintained and there were times when I didn't feel confident enough to continue in the truck. In that case I would pull off the trail and drop the quad. I always stuck to staying on the trail though. I've taken in views few people have.

I bought this https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Road-Atlas-Adventure/dp/0792289897/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1QQTE0Q82S5NC&keywords=atlas+of+the+us&qid=1670607215&sprefix=atlas+of+the+us%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdG...

Really good maps and its made of some sort of paper that is kind of water proof.

I just came back from a long weekend in the Adirondacks and I found this map to be really helpful. In particular, I liked that it also showed the shelters in addition to the trails and distances.

https://www.amazon.com/Lake-Placid-High-Peaks-Illustrated/dp/156695357X

Some of the trails there are a little bit sparse on trail markers relative to other places I've hiked making me extra appreciative to have the map.

Definitely recommend you check it out! A cute little store that is essentially 100% maps (historic and current), mostly of the Boston and New England area. I believe they are open again as well post-pandemic. It's about half-way between Porter and Harvard

As for the book: Transit Maps of the World by Mark Ovenden. A great compendium of all things graphic transit map.

The creator of these maps is a Redditor, /u/barnhill808. Solid work; I’ve spent thousands of miles on trails but this was the first map I’ve seen done like this. I love it.

If you like this kind of thing, here’s a book that collects hundreds of them together.

I have this book 'transit maps of the world' with the subway systems of cities around the world. Its interesting to see how some smaller cities have relatively elaborate systems and some major cities have very little.

https://www.amazon.com/Transit-Maps-World-Worlds-Collection/dp/0143112651

I traveled all over the US after high school and before smartphones. For traveling, you want very detailed roads. I used an atlas. One map of the US can’t be as detailed as you want it. To use individual state folding maps is kind of cumbersome. The best option is an atlas. Now a days, they are fantastic back ups if the smartphone doesn’t work. Good thing to have in general. I love National Geographic maps. I’d probably get this one https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Road-Atlas-Adventure/dp/0792289897.

I'd get an Atlas and a National Parks pass. Each state will have its own page(s) in the atlas and you can plan your route and stops before you start or each day as you drive.

https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Road-Atlas-Adventure/dp/0792289897/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OBX6YYRD0UKQ&dchild=1&keywords=national+geographic+road+atlas&qid=1618957339&sprefix=National+geographic+roa%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm

With 10 people in the group what do you plan to drive? Have you reserved it/them? Buy one of these. It will help you plan your stops and route. You can all consult it to determine the next day's itinerary. https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Road-Atlas-Adventure/dp/0792289897/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OBX6YYRD0UKQ&dchild=1&keywords=national+geographic+road+atlas&qid=1618957339&sprefix=National+geographic+roa%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1

I'm not sure if we're talking about the same site? I linked to Nat Geo's index of their paper (I think they are actually some kind of plastic) maps to order online. You can also order them through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-Bundle-National-Geographic-Illustrated/dp/1597752258/

There is an interactive map in the link that I shared, but it's just an aid to see what maps cover what areas, not for trip planning.

National Geographic has an illustrated map that you could cut out.

$6 on Amazon. Lake Placid, High Peaks: Adirondack Park (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map) https://www.amazon.com/dp/156695357X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9UYqDb133XPDA

You may want two copies as some of them are on the backside.you might even need a second map.

This map links up with a guide for the high peaks by the Adirondak Mountain Club(?) or something like that.

There's also other maps by the AMC(?) but they are likely more technical.

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I used the second one for a long time. I've gone through probably 5-6 of those. Picked up the first one a few years ago and I like it much better.

They're also wireless and don't need batteries.

East of Colden Dam, on the trail toward Cliff, Redfield, and the Four Corners, maybe .5 miles from Lake Colden.

Sidenote: not sure where you got that map that you linked to, but it's pretty sketchy, it's missing a lot and there are several trails on that map that don't exist or have been closed. I suggest getting a basic National Geographic map of the High Peaks Region, they're not that expensive and super helpful!

I'm all about transit maps. I recently went into an Amazon store and found a coffee table book which is basically the /r/gonewild of transit maps.

I use this one and highly recommend it.

If you live in the west, there is a lot of public lands. Forest Service, BLM etc.

If you aren't very experienced camping and would like to camp, but also be near a bathroom in the morning, find an established campground, then look on a map like a Benchmark Map or a gazetteer or even google earth for dispersed camping near a campground.

It's usually a rare occurrence that I haven't been able to find out of the way dispersed camping near established campgrounds.

Have you tried some of the campsite locator apps like Ultimate Camping or Free Campsites?

If you are going to spend much time in California, this is a wonderful hard copy resource for planning camping trips:

https://www.amazon.com/California-Road-Recreation-Atlas-Benchmark/dp/0929591496

I agree with this! I've always used the NatGeo maps, until i came across another group with a Sky Terrain version of the same map. It lists mileage on trails as well as climb ratings which helps to gauge which parts of the trail are going to be a beast. I would also suggest downloading quads of the particular trail and doing some research to know exactly what to expect. I recently learned this on the Escalante trail, as they have some trouble spots (damn you 75 mile canyon!) that the quads outlined details my other map didn't.

Without a doubt, get this one: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Canyon-Trail-Map-5th/dp/0966550846

USGS Quads: https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/basic/?basemap=b1&category=ustopo&title=US%20Topo%20Download#productSearch

That's a great book. English link. I've enjoyed flipping through it but nearly all of the islands listed were inaccessible (except maybe with a yacht or special expedition). Good for daydreaming!

yeah with a little bit of curiosity (and many repeated visits) you learn some spots to get alternate views and/or a bit of privacy.

as for maps, i don't think nynj trail conference has done anything for the adirondacks. for the high peaks area the two main maps i know of are the nat geo and the one put out by ADK.

personally, i find the nat geo map a little easier to read. i prefer the older version of the adk map to the current, though the new one is made of a better material. the ADK map has a few things the nat geo one doesn't, namely some of the bigger herd paths and camping/lean-to sites.

Houston TX skyline cutting board! Too awesome. My partner just got me Transit Maps of the World, I highly recommend it.

Here's my summary of the facebook discussion:

• Some people forget what it's like to be new to their niche hobby.
• Some people are confused because having a permit for BC9 means you can camp anywhere in the cardenas use area (between tanner rapids and hance rapids) but they are only thinking of cardenas creek/beach.
• Yes you have a lot of preparation to do and it is probably better to do it before you apply for a permit but nbd.
• You should consider going out new hance trail because it will cut some miles off your trip. (like this: http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/329099)

also here is a map that i like: http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Canyon-Trail-Map-Edition/dp/0966550846

it's really up to you to do decide if you are in over your head or not.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. After some more googling, this looks like a good option. Too bulky for a handlebar bag, but I could photocopy the pages I need (old school).

http://www.amazon.com/California-Road-Recreation-Atlas-Benchmark/dp/0929591496/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_y

I was persuaded by this negative review:

> I've enjoyed the Benchmark atlases for years [...] but don't care for the new one. [...] Benchmark has now included so much detail -- every tiny stream, for example -- that it's hard to read.

Bingo! Anybody used this series?

You would like one of my favorite books:

Atlas of Remote Islands: Fifty Islands I Have Never Set Foot On and Never Will.

That was a cool slideshow. Did anyone see the pictures of the Swedish subway system that were on Reddit a month or two ago? Also, has anyone else checked this book out? I snagged a cheap used copy. It definitely focuses on the design aspect of the map, rather than tons of info about the subway, but it'll make any transit geek happy.