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Topographic Maps on CD-ROM or DVD: SoftMap & Quo Vadis Comparison

Two publishers who produce federal government topographic maps on CD-ROM or DVD are SoftMap and Quo Vadis. Both programs contain many similar features, however they differ in significant ways. Please see the comparison chart below for details:

SoftMap Quo Vadis
Raster scanned 1:50 000 and 1:250 000 Federal NTS map sheets Raster scanned 1:50 000 and 1:250 000 Federal NTS map sheets
Files in proprietary format - can only be opened with SoftMap viewing software Files in .png format - can be opened with Touratech QV viewing software and most graphics programs
Files cannot be exported for use in GIS applications Files can be exported for use in GIS applications such as ArcView or ArcInfo
Maps stitched together for seamless navigation Each map file corresponds to a single map sheet complete with border information (datum, declination, publication date, etc…)
Maps georeferenced - latitude and longitude or UTM co-ordinates at the point of the cursor Maps georeferenced - latitude and longitude or UTM co-ordinates at the point of the cursor
GPS compatibility: includes SoftMap GPS software for Garmin and Magellan
Please Note: the maps will not appear on the screen of your GPS unit
GPS compatibility: maps can be imported for use with Fugawi Global Navigator navigation software
Please Note: the maps will not appear on the screen of your GPS unit
Search by place name, geographical co-ordinates or bookmarks Search by place name, geographical co-ordinates or bookmarks
Add personal information - points, text, and bookmarks Add personal information - points, text, and bookmarks
Print customized maps Print customized maps  
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Last modified: May 14, 2008

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