I need some help when im trying to get somewhere and need a map I always use mapquest but I need to read other maps because I will not always have a computer available. What are some websites or suggestions you all have about reading maps. And what type of map should I buy.
2007-03-08 06:11:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Start with a city map of where you live or are very familiar with. You already know your way around and that will be a great help to you in figuring out the map and legend.
Rand McNally makes very thourough maps.
I use Yahoo! Maps (of course) and I always use the driving directions.
2007-03-08 06:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by Michael's M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mapquest is the best online map as far as I'm concerned. If you want print maps, I'd recommend DeLorme's publications. You can usually find their maps in bookstores like Barnes and Noble; they're excellent. Also check with B&N's local section for maps; there are lots of small companies that put out maps for only their own area that have lots of good information. Personally, I like the spiral-bound type that use a grid reference. I got a map like that from a company called "Mapsco" in the Dallas area when I first moved there; what I would have done without it is anybody's guess!
2007-03-08 14:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before there was computer generated maps (the old days) we used Rand McNalley. The can be found at 7-11.
2007-03-08 14:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A regular map does not seem difficult to read if you are strong on knowing N, S, E and W. Seriously, I have so many friends and relatives who cannot tell one from another. Are you strong in that area? (One of my brothers took me to Korea with him, because he always gets his N, S, E & W so confused! Yea Me!). When I need to use a map that is not on the computer, just a regular map, I have to really rely on my sense of direction, period. Is it possible for you to take a paper map, with a blank piece of paper, write down the map's directions to get somewhere, on the paper? This way, you are not always looking at a map with many streets and HWYs that you are not going to be using. Less confusion makes it a lot easier for me. If I find myself in a town/city that I really do not know, and the map I have does not seem to list the street I am seeking, I stop the nearest mailman and just ask! I have been known to stop at the firestation of a new town, as well, as the people there, normally, know that town up and down! Get a good map, keep extra paper in your glove compartment...(with a writing pencil or pen).....write down only the names of streets and HWYs you will need to get to where you need to go. Write down the turns as left or right...........as you see the way they are on the map (N,S,EorW). When I used to go way out into the countrysides to find breeders of certain dogs, I had to really mark it all down, carefully, as it seems the farther you get out of the mainstream, the harder roads are to find.
2007-03-08 15:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google maps works really well. I have a Rand McNally map in my car just in case. If you rely on a map a lot perhaps you should buy a gps.
2007-03-08 14:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never rely on Mapquest, their maps suck, with missing roads and messed up interchanges. I would go with a good AAA map, they're free if you're a member, but still cheap if you are not.
2007-03-08 14:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a gps or a navigation system...maps are hard for me to read too and thiers nothing worse then reading them wrong and getting. I dont think I will ever understand them
2007-03-08 14:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by 4knowreason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one that shows where you need to go, as well as where you currently are...
2007-03-08 14:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by john j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋