The GPS/Topo Grid Guide is a waterproof field guide that explains topographical map symbols, abbreviations and the UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinate system. It's ideal for hikers and hunters who use topo maps in the field. The Grid Guide features 9 pages of topo symbols and definitions to help you read any topo map, along with complete instructions for using the UTM system to accurately measure positions on a map or with your GPS. The guide also includes grid overlays for all common map scales, including 1:24,000, 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:62,500, 1:63,360, 1:100,000 and 1:250,000. These scales let you quickly create waypoints for your GPS in the field, or transpose GPS coordinates to the map you are using. This pocket-sized guide measures just 3.25 W x 5.25 H, and is printed in the USA on tear-resistant, waterproof paper for field use.
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The only UTM tool to use with a GPS and a Topo Map,
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This review is from: GPS/Topo Grid Guide (Spiral-bound)
Being an Ocean Captain and Outdoor person a GPS is only good if you know how to use it correctly. Working with maps and charts you need to understand and know how to read them this book will provide the basic information. The UTM Grid overlays are the tools to provid you the way to create new Landmarks (waypoints). These overlays will do the following. 1) Create new waypoint to enter into your GPS. 2) Find the waypoints you have saves to locate them on a map. It is waterproof and Tear resitant.
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