It’s important to note: Even with a GPS gadget, it is advisable to have a map and compass too. These are irreplaceable in the backcountry for times when technology fails you (exactly when you least ...

a delightful web app that overlays your GPS location onto georeferenced historical maps. Take Antwerp’s 1565 city map by Virgilius Bononiensis, a massive 120×265 cm woodcut. With Allmaps Here ...

The best GPS units for cars allow drivers to see the route ahead and receive accurate directions ... last summer taught me a lesson about google maps and being outside cell service.