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MAPTECH's Terrain Navigator CD ROMs For Washington State
Specifications and Review - View/Buy Maps

Cost:

  • 'Terrain Navigator' with 3-D
  • 'Take A Hike Series'

Coverage:

  • Separates WA State into six regions
  • Each region covers about 260 1:24K & associated 1:100K Maps.
  • A west & east set, consisting of three regions each, cover the whole state.

All below pertains also to Take A Hike Series

System Requirements:

  • Windows 95, 98, 3.1 or NT
  • 486 CPU or higher.
  • 2X CD-ROM (4X recommended).
  • 8MB of RAM (16MB recommended).
  • Mouse or Drawing Equivalent.

Presentation:

  • Colorful and clear.
  • Easy intuitive steps to select map or to search by place/feature name.
  • Complete place/feature name directory with flexible search options.
  • Four levels of zoom for the 7 ½" and 1° x ½° maps.
  • Large screen view.
  • View individual maps or seamlessly joined.
  • Tool bar across top.
  • Easy and quick map positioning.

Features:

  • Identify coordinates as you move you mouse in Latitude/Longitude, UTM, and MGRS.
  • GPS compatible.
  • Measures elevation, distance and areas.
  • Annotate maps with symbols, distance and text.
  • Elevation profiling with 'line of sight' tool.

Output:

  • Export BMP and TIFF files into other applications.
  • Print customized maps in color or B&W at scale desired.

Summary:

  • The CD package is by far the most robust and user friendly. You can search, view and print with exceptional ease and speed. If you need township and range information you will definitely need the option of seeing the map edges (a feature not available on other CD-ROMs). Also, unique to this program is the ability to determine acreage (and square feet) and % slope grade. The WA/OR set is a bargain at $142.00.