First, let me clarify that I don't have ANY financial interest in the product I'm reviewing here.

I recently purchased a couple of UTM grid tools from http://www.maptools.com, and while at that web site I found a recommedation for 1:24,000 topo maps from http://www.mytopo.com, so I figured I try it out and give you a quick review.

The typical USGS 1:24,000 topo map is printed ont 22"x27" paper and costs $6 plus shipping.

The MyTopo.com maps come in three sizes:
18"x24" $9.95
24"x36" $14.95
36"x48" $29.95

The really nice thing is that they are custom-centered whereever you choose and printed on either a waterproof, tearproof plasticy paper, OR a glossy high quality paper that is more suitable for posters. They also offer to add UTM grid lines, fold the map or ship it rolled, and print two custom titles and your name at no extra charge.

I purchased the 24"x36" waterproof folded map centered such that it includes both the park I need plus the nearby town on one map - cool!. Its printing is much bolder than the USGS paper maps, I REALLY appreciated the UTM grid (why doesn't USGS do that anymore?), and I was surprised how well the waterproof "paper" handles. The scale matches that of the USGS topos exactly, so the standard UTM grids work just fine. As I recall standard shipping was about $1.50 which isn't too bad.

I'm sure this won't be my last purchase from MyTopo.com.

Ken K.