Recommended Topographic Map Software Package

[johnjay1776]

Anyone on here have a need to use topographic maps on their Mac frequently? Do you have a favorite package that you use? Why is it your favorite? Have you tried others?

I've just recently switched from a Windows based PC over to an iMac. On the Windows PC, I used Delorme's TopoUSA which I liked quite a bit. I've done some searching around the 'net with Google and have run across a few available packages but it's always nice to hear from someone that's actually used them before making a purchase.

Thanks in advance.

 

[darthmullet]

I would be interested in hearing what other mac people are using too. Anything out there with GPS input and/or output that is recommended?

I currently resort to using VMWare Fusion with Garmin's software, because I use it with my Garmin GPS. Not the best solution, but the Topo 2008 US and 24k US National Parks map sets are pretty good.

 

[pjrobertson]

I use Google Earth for most things.

Trail runner isn't a bad app, as it lets you choose where you want to get the data from (Google, OpenStreetMap etc.)

I'm not sure of any stand-alone apps that don't need the internet.

 

[johnjay1776]

I've used (and still use from time to time) Google Earth as well but it lacks a good tool from which to gauge the actual lay of the land. It's also missing most of the items usually found on topological maps.

So, anyone else have a tool that they'd like to recommend? Thanks.

 

[johnjay1776]

Any one else have any suggestions? There's got to be a lot of you Mac users out there that dig the outdoors??