Delorme Topo USA Mapping Software 6.0 West Region

by DeLorme US Software

Product Features

• Mapping software with up-to-date topographic maps
• Automatically create driving and hiking routes
• Realistic 3-D and downloadable aerial images
• Print detailed maps with terrain elevation profiles
• Works with all popular GPS receivers

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EZP0N8
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 13, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,560 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #43 in Software > Education & Reference > Mapping

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wouldn’t it be nice to always have exactly the right kind of map, whatever your needs may be? You will, with the uniquely versatile DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer Series. These topographic atlases cover individual states with the most comprehensive detail available, including back roads, backwater lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands, trailheads, campgrounds, public lands, prime hunting and fishing spots, and countless landmarks and points of interest. You’ll also find a wealth of information on everything from family outings to wilderness adventures. The Atlas & Gazetteer is ideal for outdoor recreation, business travel, home or office reference, and countless other uses.

Features:

• Updated data: USGS topographic map and elevation data integrated with the most recent DeLorme street, trail, campground, and highway network.
• Amazing 3-D flyovers: Newly designed 3-D mapping engine produces lifelike views of your favorite terrain. Soar above rivers and lakes, ascend mountains, and explore new places--all from your computer.
• GPS-ready: Exchange waypoints and draw objects with the most popular handheld GPS models. Combine with Earthmate GPS LT-20 for in-vehicle navigation.

Suggested uses:

• Hiking and camping
• Bike-route planning
• Fishing and hunting
• College visits
• Real estate property analysis
• Armchair exploration
• GPS on outdoor trips
• Earthmate GPS laptop usage for large vehicles avoiding steep inclines

At home on your desktop PC

Preview the terrain in realistic detail
Innovative split-screen interface... set the views to topo maps with the updated street network, or an aerial, satellite, or USGS quad image from an Aerial Data Packet (ADP).

Create automatic road or trail routes
Add Starts and Stops and the software automatically calculates the best routes. Ideal for GPS users who want to quickly generate and exchange routes.

Draw, measure, print, and share
Draw circles, rectangles, and polygons on maps and see their acreage, square footage, and more. Print detailed maps with terrain elevation profiles. Use MapShare to post your maps and profiles online.

On-the-go with a GPS receiver

Compatible with DeLorme Earthmate GPS
Load on a laptop or PDA and see your position updated on detailed 2-D and 3-D maps and aerial imagery--it’s amazing! On a laptop you can play back where you’ve been using the GPS log feature.

Waypoint exchange with third-party handheld GPS
Easily exchange waypoints and track logs between Topo 6.0 and third-party GPS receivers from Garmin, Magellan, and others.

Provide field crews with a whole new view
Crews with laptops can now have exactly the maps and imagery needed to conduct work in the field. (Note: for higher-level features, DeLorme XMap GIS Solutions are available.)

Product Description

Scout the terrain as if you were there with our realistic 3-D and downloadable aerial images. Automatically create driving and hiking routes based on the most up-to-date data available. Print detailed, customized maps and effortlessly upload your GPS waypoints, tracks and routes to your receiver...then hit the back roads and trails with total confidence. Entire US on one DVD!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Compatible with Garmin 60Csx, August 5, 2006

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T. Crosby (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delorme Topo USA Mapping Software 6.0 West Region (CD-ROM)

Those of you looking for a cheaper map alternative, this does not support transferring maps to the new Garmin devices. Maps are more detailed and better all around...on your computer.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars useless for backcountry use, July 22, 2007

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M. Plesko "backpacker" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delorme Topo USA Mapping Software 6.0 West Region (CD-ROM)

Trails are inaccurate (missing switchbacks), missing (trail 214 at Mt St Helens), misrouted (trail 230 is marked on the east side of St Helens Lake rather than the west), or completely fabricated, as compared with guides by the land manager. Yikes! Glad I cross-referenced before trusting this product with my LIFE.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars West Region Topo, April 5, 2008

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. "Schorlcat" (Winston, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delorme Topo USA Mapping Software 6.0 West Region (CD-ROM)

All in all, I like it. It has all the features you could want, it's easy to use, and pretty detailed. I love the new feature that allows you to download all the discs into the computer so you don't have to mess around with the discs after installation.
It has some roads on it that are closed, ancient and so overgrown you are better off walking through the woods along side the road. It would be nice if they were at least marked as trails. You have to zoom in too far before all the roads and trails show up on the map, so you end up with too small of an area covered on the screen so you have to print several screens to really be helpful.
It could be better, but it's the best wide coverage map I've seen yet. I do recommend it.