Paper maps aren’t dead! I strongly believe that there is a case to be made for paper maps to be used in addition to moden technology like smart phones and GPS. I created this video to show a general overview of the Jim Thorpe Trail Map and how it can be used to supplement your navigation toys like watches, phones, and GPS.
In this video I do the following:
Present the Jim Thorpe trail map and its general location and features
Find where I am on the paper map using a mobile-friendly webmap accessed by a QR code
Demonstrate how avenza maps can be used on a mobile device if we need to navigate in areas without cell reception
Explain how to plan a route using the paper map, then access a GPX route of that plan
Upload the GPX route to a GPS enabled smart watch (Suunto)
Get out there and explore after!