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Good place to get hunting maps printed

Posted on 11/30/17 at 11:22 pm
Posted by jcolding41
Member since Sep 2015
5694 posts
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.
This post was edited on 11/30/17 at 11:26 pm
Posted by DownSouthDave
Beau, Bro, Baw
Member since Jan 2013
7366 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 5:47 am to
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 by SeasonOfSam
SELA
Member since Dec 2014
495 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 6:06 am to
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.
Posted by eyepooted
Member since Jul 2010
5717 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 6:31 am to
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 by Cowboyfan89
Member since Sep 2015
12705 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 6:42 am to
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 by Spider John
Nola
Member since Apr 2014
973 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 8:24 am to
i'll second hunt terra
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38646 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 8:28 am to
any blueprint printer can print and laminate for you
in BR try C&D reprographics
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22666 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 9:03 am to
MJ2 used to be able to do this but he’s not around here anymore.
Posted by Chuker
St George, Louisiana
Member since Nov 2015
7544 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 9:05 am to
quote:

not around here anymore.


nit under the name mj2 but I guarantee he is still around.
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1195 posts
Posted on 12/1/17 at 10:32 am to
Northwoods mapping does some slick work. They can be found online. Another option as well.
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