Do you pack a Gazetteer?

**glwilson** · 09-20-2009, 09:12 AM

Some of you may not have ever heard of a Gazetteer Map. Personally, I don't leave home without one... ever.

Ever cruise down the road and wonder where the road you just passed might lead you?

Get a Gazetteer Map of your state; or of the state you plan in traveling in and you'll begin to find some of the best roads to ride in your area -- or where ever else you're traveling.

Gazetteer explained: A Gazetteer Map is a map of each state divided in to small sections. These sections are numbered and coincide with the page numbers of the book.

Simply go to the page you want to look at and you will find every single road in that area - and I mean every single road. These sectionals also provide topographical information as well.

A regular map does not come close to providing the detail of the sections as a Gazetteer does.

I often hear the question; "How did you ever find this road"?

Well... now you know.

Check out your local WalMart for your state's Gazetteer -- they typically carry them.

Otherwise you can get one directly from the publisher:
http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELi...?section=10096

Hope this helps to make some your travels more enjoyable.

dabull · 09-20-2009, 02:56 PM

nice info to have,,,,thx for the post.

fish · 09-20-2009, 04:04 PM

I have one for PA. state and county roads, its like a bible for roads.

cactusjack · 09-20-2009, 04:33 PM

Oh, it's like the Thomas guide for a city, but covers an entire state. I may have to look for one.

**ringadingh** · 09-20-2009, 04:40 PM

Neat idea, Ive never heard of them before.

audiogooroo · 09-20-2009, 08:03 PM

Cool! Thanks Greg!

chainsaw · 09-20-2009, 09:31 PM

Try the Mapsco site to find one for your area.

paul · 09-20-2009, 11:11 PM

One of my Harley riding buds turned us on to this map. We have one for Texas that is just about worn out. One thing I learned (accidently) was to pay very close attention to the little, barely visable red roads. These can offer some of the best riding on the map.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-21-2009, 11:52 PM

I have seen them but forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder.

sarge1057 · 09-22-2009, 06:42 AM

If you buy the software from Delorme you can print your own maps of the area you want to ride.Or If you have the pn/20 you can carry it with you and have all the maps for multiple states. You can also plane routs on your home pc and load them into the p/n 20. I also have a few of the Gazetteer maps.

**glwilson** · 09-22-2009, 07:36 PM

I hope each of you get one for your state so you can begin to see what you might be missing. Just start looking at the details of the areas you would like to ride and I believe you'll find some great roads (there may be exceptions to those in Nebraska and Iowa since I am not too sure those two states have many side-roads that aren't straight. No offense for those in those two states -- I could be wrong.)

Sarge added some good additional info on DeLorme's products.

Anyway -- ck out the website and go to Walmart and pick one up -- especially for you guys (and gals) that live in states with some topography variances!!

**Top Cat** · 09-22-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarge1057

If you buy the software from Delorme you can print your own maps of the area you want to ride.Or If you have the pn/20 you can carry it with you and have all the maps for multiple states. You can also plane routs on your home pc and load them into the p/n 20. I also have a few of the Gazetteer maps.

What is p/n 20 ???

cactusjack · 09-22-2009, 10:35 PM

I have one now. I used to see them at Walmart all the time. Couldn't find one if my life depended on it the other day. Ended up at Barnes and Noble, $19.95.

trevwales · 09-23-2009, 11:33 AM

It's a little gps that comes with some delorme software TC. Check google.

Trev

sarge1057 · 09-24-2009, 06:47 AM

TC go to this page and they have them or we should get together and i,ll show you mine, and no I don't want to see yours.
http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELi...?section=10096

09-20-2009, 09:12 AM	#1
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Do you pack a Gazetteer? Some of you may not have ever heard of a Gazetteer Map. Personally, I don't leave home without one... ever. Ever cruise down the road and wonder where the road you just passed might lead you? Get a Gazetteer Map of your state; or of the state you plan in traveling in and you'll begin to find some of the best roads to ride in your area -- or where ever else you're traveling. Gazetteer explained: A Gazetteer Map is a map of each state divided in to small sections. These sections are numbered and coincide with the page numbers of the book. Simply go to the page you want to look at and you will find every single road in that area - and I mean every single road. These sectionals also provide topographical information as well. A regular map does not come close to providing the detail of the sections as a Gazetteer does. I often hear the question; "How did you ever find this road"? Well... now you know. Check out your local WalMart for your state's Gazetteer -- they typically carry them. Otherwise you can get one directly from the publisher: http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELi...?section=10096 Hope this helps to make some your travels more enjoyable. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-20-2009, 02:56 PM	#2
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Do you pack a Gazetteer? nice info to have,,,,thx for the post.
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09-20-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Do you pack a Gazetteer? I have one for PA. state and county roads, its like a bible for roads. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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09-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Do you pack a Gazetteer? Oh, it's like the Thomas guide for a city, but covers an entire state. I may have to look for one. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-20-2009, 04:40 PM	#5
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09-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Do you pack a Gazetteer? Cool! Thanks Greg! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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09-20-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Do you pack a Gazetteer? Try the Mapsco site to find one for your area.
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09-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Do you pack a Gazetteer? One of my Harley riding buds turned us on to this map. We have one for Texas that is just about worn out. One thing I learned (accidently) was to pay very close attention to the little, barely visable red roads. These can offer some of the best riding on the map. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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09-21-2009, 11:52 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Do you pack a Gazetteer? I have seen them but forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-22-2009, 06:42 AM	#10
sarge1057 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ,,,,,,,,,,,, Posts: 1,426	Do you pack a Gazetteer? If you buy the software from Delorme you can print your own maps of the area you want to ride.Or If you have the pn/20 you can carry it with you and have all the maps for multiple states. You can also plane routs on your home pc and load them into the p/n 20. I also have a few of the Gazetteer maps.
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09-22-2009, 07:36 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Do you pack a Gazetteer? I hope each of you get one for your state so you can begin to see what you might be missing. Just start looking at the details of the areas you would like to ride and I believe you'll find some great roads (there may be exceptions to those in Nebraska and Iowa since I am not too sure those two states have many side-roads that aren't straight. No offense for those in those two states -- I could be wrong.) Sarge added some good additional info on DeLorme's products. Anyway -- ck out the website and go to Walmart and pick one up -- especially for you guys (and gals) that live in states with some topography variances!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-22-2009, 10:35 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Do you pack a Gazetteer? I have one now. I used to see them at Walmart all the time. Couldn't find one if my life depended on it the other day. Ended up at Barnes and Noble, $19.95. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#14
trevwales Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 214	Do you pack a Gazetteer? It's a little gps that comes with some delorme software TC. Check google. Trev
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09-24-2009, 06:47 AM	#15
sarge1057 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ,,,,,,,,,,,, Posts: 1,426	Do you pack a Gazetteer? TC go to this page and they have them or we should get together and i,ll show you mine, and no I don't want to see yours. http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELi...?section=10096
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