Re: [Paddlewise] Gauging Mileage on Maps

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 17:14:46 -0400
From: "Joyce, Thomas F." <TJoyce_at_bellboyd.com>

> Every year I spend inordinate amounts of time estimating distances on maps using 
> dental floss, twist-its, wires, string, etc. Does anybody find "map odometers" 
> (rulers with wheels) to be accurate?  

Mine is no more or less accurate than any other way of measuring, but it's a
tad finicky to use.  I'd guess there are better models on the market.  Mine
is a no-name device I got almost 25 years ago.

> If so, any suggestions on where to get them?

A good map store should have them.  This one looks decent and is made by a
reputable manufacturer.  Never used this one, so I'm not endorsing anything!

http://www.acornnaturalists.com/p9498.htm

Mike

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