Re: National Geographic TOPO (state) verses National Geograpic Back Roads Explorer

As the web site indicates, the main difference is that Back Roads Explorer
is limited to 1:100,000 maps whereas the State Series goes down to 1:24,000
maps.  There are 8 to 10 CDs in the State Series I have (AZ, CA, OR), and
you get considerably more detail with the State Series.  On the other hand,
at $50 (until 12/31/03) the Back Roads Explorer seems to be an excellent
value since you get 1:100,000 USGS maps for the entire USA.  Thanks for
pointing it out.

Tom DeVille


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> Can anyone tell me what the diffences are between these two.  Does the
> NG TOPO(state) have more detail on it verses the NG Back Roads
> Explorer?  The state versions are more expensive and comes with 3 CD's
> verses the Back Roads Explorer covers the entire US, is cheaper, and
> comes with 17 CD's.
>
> If the detail is the same between these two versions why wouldn't I go
> with Back Roads Explorer?
>
> I've heard that for purchasing Topo software that National Geographic
> is the best. The detail and accuracy is unbelieveable.  I would like
> to use the software to help plan routes into the BWCA.
>
> Any help is appreaciated.