Hey, Bacpac

“Hi,

I clicked on the Topo 3.0 thread and read your post about getting USGS digital maps for free. I'd love to know how; can you help me?”

“Hi, I'm Johnny Knoxville and this is bacpc...

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“Hi, I'm Johnny Knoxville and that was crappy HTML.”

“Gremlin,

I am guilty of oversimplifying things. I admit that the digital mapping world is not very intuitive.

Where you able to download the viewer?”

“Johnny,

I consider HTML to be somewhat intuitive. If you need some help, I suggest remedial courses.”

“If you are the REAL Johnny Knoxville, I'm kind of glad you are HTML impared as I am.”

“Who da hell is Johnny knoxville?
The only one I know around here from knoxville is Naked Ape but his name is Jason.”

“Johnny Knoxville, is a character on the MTV show 'Jackass.' He is very funny and has a set of balls the size of coconuts.

It is not surprising that a Knoxville wanna be has adopted his name.”

“Huh?”

“bacpac, do you just download the images or do you also download the DEM data? The commercial software (Topo, etc.) includes elevation data so you can build trail profiles, etc.”

“Maptech (Terrain Navigator) offers a 12 cd set of all USGS quad maps for all 54 National Parks. It includes photos, trail descriptions, permit info...for $99.”

“tehipite, I have not been able to load the DEM files with the DLG viewer. I suppose it is a limitation of the viewer and I have not looked for another. Do you have any tips?”