Hi Gobbling Buck,


Here are a few good internet resources:

http://topomaps.usgs.gov/

http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/topo/


A good book of map sources worldwide is: The Map Catalog: Every Kind of Map and Chart of Earth and Even Some Above It, 3rd ed. Joel Makower, editor; Vintage Books 1992

And this is not directly related to Topo Maps...but is a good resource for GPS and providing additional resources: GPS Made Easy, 3rd ed. Lawrence Letham, The Mountaineers Books 2001

There are far too many good books available on reading and using maps for me to try to list some. But the sources provided should get you started in the right direction.

Additionally, not only the local "outdoor sporting goods" stores usually carry them.....but many Universities and Government offices, (like County Seats), have maps for that area. Worth an inquiry.

And of course you can always order direct from U.S.G.S.

Hope this information helps!

Dave