Volume #37 Issue #3 | Page 67

Maps in Portland on Labor Day Weekend. Fortunately, Avenza Maps has recently added UTM grid references (see below) so this issue is resolved so long as you’re not on one of Barry’s navigation exercises using AGD66. For OziExplorer or general use you will need to download from the website, which gives access to the map files stored on a Google drive. For Avenza Map users the maps are available through the map store, with individual maps being free or you can purchase a bundle of maps for a nominal sum of about $10 – this is really a donation to the map maker, but most of the money will go to Avenza, so you’re better off making a direct donation through the website. Based on the website list of updates these maps seem to have been actively developed over at least the past two to three years with regular releases and additions. At this stage I can’t vouch for the accuracy of the maps beyond some basic checks, but given the cost what do you have to lose by trying them out (is that a Trumpism …), but perhaps have a back up until you gain confidence. To me the obvious piece of extra information that would make these an amazing resource would be track classifications – maybe something the 4WD community could assist with and create a great resource for everybody.