Is this road map ideal for local use?
i went out today to buy a road map but apparently it's difficult to find old-fashion road maps in stores now. i went to costco and walmart and neither or those stores carried it.
i need maps for washington dc and 3 surrounding counties. i found this one online (link below) and was wondering if anyone knows if this is good mainly for local use. i haven't purchased a road map in over 10 years and i remember i had separate maps for individual cities/counties. it would be nice to have the entire US all in one map but how will this map work when i will be using it locally 90% of the time?
link: http://www.maps.com/map.aspx?pid=3844
2007-02-11 15:15:21 · 4 answers · asked by tom l 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
it's more important for me to have a detailed map of the DC area rather than a more general map or the entire country.
2007-02-11 15:21:42 · update #1
"ihatelaundry", thanks for the reply. the map isn't actually for me. a friend of my dads just moved to the US and he needs to leave the road maps in his car since he has no idea how to get anywhere.
2007-02-11 15:29:49 · update #2
If you need a local map, most gas stations have local and state maps available. If the local city gas stations don't have one, then try a larger one near the interstate or a major highway, especially any truck stop stations. If there's a highway rest area close by, they should have them there also. If a rest area is close, I'd try that first as many times they'll have some for free.
2007-02-11 15:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a cheap program: Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006. I can plan national or local trips and print the maps I want/need as necessary - or use my laptop. I've been using the various versions for years and am very pleased!
2007-02-11 20:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a computer, why not use 'mapquest' or something similar? You can get as much detail as you need by using the sliding scale on the side of the map. Then, compile the printouts into your own "atlas". This way, you can concentrate on the areas you need most.
2016-05-23 23:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some of these links I found for you online.
Search around beyond the direct link I give you, I'm sure you'll find what you need online without having to make a purchase.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/medtour/map2.html
the next link is an image search for washington, dc area map
http://img.search.yahoo.com/search/images?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-nero&p=washington%20dc%20area%20map
Good luck, I think you get the idea of where I'm headed. You should be able to find exactly what you needl
2007-02-11 15:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋