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USGS Releases Free Topographical Maps For Hikers

These precise, custom topographical maps for outdoor recreation are being made free. By Wyatt Williams • 3 days ago

The new topographical maps from the USGS are custom, precise, and free.

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Going for a hike this fall?

The U.S. Geological Survey has free maps that might come in handy.

The public topoBuilder app is now offering custom maps made free with their 25K Recreational Topo layer. The service includes trails, campgrounds, elevation contours and other details for free.

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The National Map created by the USGS has long been used for industrial, legal, and oth

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