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Good place to get hunting maps printed
Posted on 11/30/17 at 11:22 pm
Posted on 11/30/17 at 11:22 pm
So I’d like to get a good looking map printed for outdoor use but don’t know where to get it printed at. Do any of y’all know of a good place to go to get a pdf type of map printed into something more durable than paper? Thanks in advance.
FWIW this is the map: LINK so it’s a pretty good size. I wouldn’t want to print it off at home.
FWIW this is the map: LINK so it’s a pretty good size. I wouldn’t want to print it off at home.
This post was edited on 11/30/17 at 11:26 pm
Posted on 12/1/17 at 5:47 am to jcolding41
If you have the file, try calling print shops in your area. They can probably handle something like that. Maybe a kinkos, if they are still around.
Posted on 12/1/17 at 6:06 am to jcolding41
I just went through the process of creating a new map for the hunting lease. I work in Metairie and used ARC Document Solutions (behind Five Guys on Severn) to print out a 24"x36" copy and have it laminated. With tax it was ~$45. Works perfectly for us.
I know you have the map already, but for everyone else I figured I would give a little insight into how I created the map. I used GoogleEarth to trace the boundary, but had issues with the clarity when ARC plotted it due to the .pdf size (11x17) vs. the plot size (24x36). I wound up inserting the image into PowerPoint and resized / edited the photo using the Microsoft Photo editor. Then inserted the .jpeg file to AutoCAD in order to create a full sized 24x36 .pdf file. It was a crazy process, and I know this sounds complicated, but the print turned out great in the end.
FYI--they do have online services now that offer maps. For a smaller print, it was going to be $150. And I'm not sure how the boundary tracing would have worked.
I know you have the map already, but for everyone else I figured I would give a little insight into how I created the map. I used GoogleEarth to trace the boundary, but had issues with the clarity when ARC plotted it due to the .pdf size (11x17) vs. the plot size (24x36). I wound up inserting the image into PowerPoint and resized / edited the photo using the Microsoft Photo editor. Then inserted the .jpeg file to AutoCAD in order to create a full sized 24x36 .pdf file. It was a crazy process, and I know this sounds complicated, but the print turned out great in the end.
FYI--they do have online services now that offer maps. For a smaller print, it was going to be $150. And I'm not sure how the boundary tracing would have worked.
Posted on 12/1/17 at 6:31 am to SeasonOfSam
Hunt Terra has some great maps. They’re pricey but they’re come out very nice. You order them online. They have a lot of options also.
Posted on 12/1/17 at 6:42 am to jcolding41
You could always look into Apex Mapping Solutions. He typically makes the maps (public lands or custom jobs), but he may work out a deal to just print one. I have 3 or 4 maps that he's made. Very durablex waterproof paper.
This post was edited on 12/1/17 at 6:44 am
Posted on 12/1/17 at 8:28 am to jcolding41
any blueprint printer can print and laminate for you
in BR try C&D reprographics
in BR try C&D reprographics
Posted on 12/1/17 at 9:03 am to jcolding41
MJ2 used to be able to do this but he’s not around here anymore.
Posted on 12/1/17 at 9:05 am to Motorboat
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not around here anymore.
nit under the name mj2 but I guarantee he is still around.
Posted on 12/1/17 at 10:32 am to jcolding41
Northwoods mapping does some slick work. They can be found online. Another option as well.
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