You don't need a GPS to appreciate this information.
Install Garmin's free application: BaseCamp
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435
Download and install either Northwest Trails or Northwest Topos from switchbacks.com (Free).
http://www.switchbacks.com/gpsmaps.aspx
... and you're in business.
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GPS discussion....
If you use a GPS, the maps will upload to your Garmin device and let any underlying maps show through (see example pic loaded on a Oregon 450 below; dark green background). BaseCamp will also let you view waypoints you set or trails you trace or set in Google Earth.
The larger yellow map (below) is an example of a map of Port Gamble I used last week (with a GPS) and it was spot on for navigation.
Map also shows Canadian trails including Whistler, plus 100's of other locations.
A bit more information on the Oregon 450.
It will allow you to install any type of map image on it (you calibrate the image in Google Earth by creating an overlay).
Here is a map from the KMB website of Port Gamble and how it looks installed on the 450 (light green background). The actual map image can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B6Il14FQ1_FDMDZiNjUyMTEtYjE0Ni00M2Q2LWI1YzUtNjc2ZDI5MGNiNDhk&hl=en
The NW-Trails map (dark green background) is actually more detailed than the map posted on the website.(light green background).
Install Garmin's free application: BaseCamp
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435
Download and install either Northwest Trails or Northwest Topos from switchbacks.com (Free).
http://www.switchbacks.com/gpsmaps.aspx
... and you're in business.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GPS discussion....
If you use a GPS, the maps will upload to your Garmin device and let any underlying maps show through (see example pic loaded on a Oregon 450 below; dark green background). BaseCamp will also let you view waypoints you set or trails you trace or set in Google Earth.
The larger yellow map (below) is an example of a map of Port Gamble I used last week (with a GPS) and it was spot on for navigation.
Map also shows Canadian trails including Whistler, plus 100's of other locations.
A bit more information on the Oregon 450.
It will allow you to install any type of map image on it (you calibrate the image in Google Earth by creating an overlay).
Here is a map from the KMB website of Port Gamble and how it looks installed on the 450 (light green background). The actual map image can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B6Il14FQ1_FDMDZiNjUyMTEtYjE0Ni00M2Q2LWI1YzUtNjc2ZDI5MGNiNDhk&hl=en
The NW-Trails map (dark green background) is actually more detailed than the map posted on the website.(light green background).