Mapping software for the Mac

[TedB]

I'm looking for any guidance on mapping software that might be available for a Mac. On the Windows side, there are many software titles including DeLorme, all the Garmin Map Source software, etc.

This doesn't have to be linked to a GPS, just a stand alone piece that you can ask how to get from here to there, then be able to print out directions and a map....this would be used when an internet connection is not available.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Ted

 

[TOLady]

For your purposes, Streets & Trips would be best, but you'd have to use a program to replicate it for use on a Mac. It's a great product, lots of features including shortest route, quickest route, best roads route.... time and distance. I love it and use it all the time on the road.

 

[MontyDog]

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[TedB]

Thank you both...it appears that I will need to invest in a Windows environment for the Mac.

Thanks
Ted

 

[ozarkshome]

I generally just go to google maps. Google Earth is available for the Mac. I think it also does routings but I have not done it recently enough to remember for sure.

 

[fireman]

You might want to try http://www.routebuddy.com/

I just came across this site a few days ago. Never seen or tried it myself but it might be what you are looking for.

Please keep up posted !

 

[racefan]

I've tried a most of the Mac approaches to mapping over the years and have given up. None ever came close to Streets and Trips on a PC. I now run it under Parallels on my Mac.

 

[TedB]

Thanks all....

I did investigate RouteBuddy but it seems to be missing the address/go to features in most windows based, mapping systems.

This seems to be a missing applications area for the Mac....appears I'll have to run parallels to be able to get the functionality/software choices I need.

Thanks,

Ted

 

[Tim Ernst]

It sounds like you are looking for street-level maps, but just FYI the National Geographic ToPo series is available for Macs and I've been using it for a couple of years - you can get an entire state's worth of 7.5 minute USGS quads in full color and seamless on your screen - plus you can upload/download waypoints/tracks/routes with ease and create an elevation profile and even see everything in 3d too - but since these are simply a scan of the USGS quads much of the info is outdated (some maps for the Arkansas backcountry where I live were last updated in the 1930's, which means there is some really interesting stuff on them!)...

 

[ozarkshome]

Google Earth for the Mac will provide directions. Seems to do a really good job and seems to be pretty current.

 

[Lowolf]

http://www.macobserver.com/article/2001/05/16.1.shtml

 

[Lowolf]

check the link out mapping software for the Mac, why run a bad os on top of a great one

 

[TedB]

I'll look into the link........and I agree, I hate to load another OS just for mapping.

Tim, I've got the software you mentioned and it is pretty impressive...