Map Storage
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I use OS 1:50K and 1:25K. I remove the covers on purchase, mark all 4 corners (of both sides if printed that way) with the map number in thick black felt tip and then refold the maps half/half/half etc.; the new folds coupled with the original folds mean I can generally refold the map any old way for my mapcase using both sides for a hike, where necessary. They are then stored on their edge map number up in a cardboard box suitably sized, at least 1:50K ones are as they're a uniform size. The 1:25Ks are stored on their edge, between bookends on a bookshelf. In order. I also have an XLS spreadsheet listing each map so I know whether I have a particular one or not.
My other maps, Nat. Geo., ITM, etc. are in organised piles on a bookshelf, folded in their original forms.
I find maps aesthetically pleasing too.
My other maps, Nat. Geo., ITM, etc. are in organised piles on a bookshelf, folded in their original forms.
I find maps aesthetically pleasing too.
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Obviously flat or rolled is better than folded if you have space. For most of us that isn't really an option though.
I have a dozen or so USGS Topographical maps as well as my Eglin reservation maps all folded and stacked on a closet shelf.
I have a dozen or so USGS Topographical maps as well as my Eglin reservation maps all folded and stacked on a closet shelf.
I have a large basket that contains my maps. OS, Harvey, foreign maps, city guides and maps I've drawn myself over the years.
I have a particular way of folding my USGS topo maps so they take far less. But more importantly, I can read the name of the quad without having to unfold them.
Here's a link to the folding method: http://www.natureoutside.com/how-to-fold-a-usgs-topo-map/
Once folded, I place them in alphabetical order. I can then stand them on a bookshelf or stack them on a shelf in a closet.
For trail maps, I place them in alphabetical order and bind them with a rubber band. Like the topos, I can stand them up on a bookshelf or stack them on a shelf in a closet.
This is not a particularly aesthetic approach to storing maps. But it works for me.
Hope this helps!
- Woodsorrel
Here's a link to the folding method: http://www.natureoutside.com/how-to-fold-a-usgs-topo-map/
Once folded, I place them in alphabetical order. I can then stand them on a bookshelf or stack them on a shelf in a closet.
For trail maps, I place them in alphabetical order and bind them with a rubber band. Like the topos, I can stand them up on a bookshelf or stack them on a shelf in a closet.
This is not a particularly aesthetic approach to storing maps. But it works for me.
Hope this helps!
- Woodsorrel
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Depends... Those maps I'm using most recently are probably on the bed next to me... it's where I do most of my route planning as it's the only place in my flat big enough to unfold a full map... I did have a map shelf in the living room, but I have long passed the point where I can fit all my maps there.
My map storage is made more complicated by the fact that they aren't all OS maps. I have maps made by the Luxembourg survey, Belgians, Swiss, Aplina (3 maps in 4 scales...), OS, michelin, and a couple of others I can't currently remember.
I Finding a solution is on the list of tasks for this coming winter. For the OS maps at least, I think I have an idea. Watch this space fore more info.
J
My map storage is made more complicated by the fact that they aren't all OS maps. I have maps made by the Luxembourg survey, Belgians, Swiss, Aplina (3 maps in 4 scales...), OS, michelin, and a couple of others I can't currently remember.
I Finding a solution is on the list of tasks for this coming winter. For the OS maps at least, I think I have an idea. Watch this space fore more info.
J
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