Alex and at least one other person have touted the advantages of topographical maps (as opposed to charts) in locating landmarks, etc. as an aid in defining ranges and making on-the-water decisions. I agree topos are massively superior for land features. However, pretty sure they all are aware of this, but charts for me provide a wealth of nautically-oriented info topos do not have: navaids; areas of sudden shoaling; and, springs current speeds and directions come to mind right away. I really need those, especially the navaids. On the Columbia River, not knowing where the shipping channel is could be a terminal experience. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Nov 20 2003 - 14:48:13 PST
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