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Thomas Guide 2006 Tucson Street Guide (Tucson Metro Street Guide)

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We got hooked on Thomas Guide books when we bought our first one in San Diego. Then bought another when we lived near Wa. DC, and another when we moved to Arizona. Once you experience a Thomas Guide book, you can't go back to any other. The fact that it's a spiral bound book makes it SO easy to use and store in the door of your car or under the seat. No flopsy folding to deal with. Large detail makes it easy to read. Index in the back has every street in the city, and additionally, categories such as schools, hospitals, parks, etc... If you're going to live somewhere for any period of time, you will absolutely love the Thomas Guide book and will truly appreciate how easy it makes traveling around town. WELL worth the price.

Once you've used a Thomas Guide, they quickly become like old friends. Their detail is absolutely stunning, and if you can't find a street or location any other way, you can with a Thomas Guide.

Presentation is spiral bound, making it easy for in-the-car use. Street names are listed in the back for easy cross-referencing. The maps themselves are based on a grid system, so that any location can be easily found. A number like "1213 A3" means you flip to map page 1213, and find the corresponding grid for A3. Each grid, if I recall correctly, is approx. a half square mile. (Other maps in the guide give general area overviews)

These Thomas Guides are especially handy for those looking at real estate. Many real estate listings will have a space for "map codes" on the listing sheet itself. With a Thomas Guide, you can find the house with ease even if you're not familiar with the area - - a great way to check out neighborhoods you might have otherwise missed.

Not everyone might need this level of detail, but personally, I love good maps, and wouldn't do with anything less than a Thomas Guide if I was seriously interested in exploring a city. I love to keep my Thomas Guide with me in the car, and a laminated 'flip map' of the same city tucked in the visor of my car. The flip map is handy for quick reference, and my trusty Thomas Guide can lead me the rest of the way.

I was shocked when I saw how old our previous street guide was and why I ordered this revised 2006 edition. My husband really enjoys studying this guide and it is a blessing for those new to the area or who lack street-wise radar. It was a used guide but in very good condition and I am glad we have an updated version.