RE: topo map help
My opinion is that the bigger the scale the better. i.e. 1:15,000 is going to be superior to 1:24,000.
Can't see how a bigger scale could be less friendly to GPS, so long as Eastings & Northing gridlines are clearly marked and identified.
I'd definitely run with the 1:15,000 so long as you can cover the entire area of interest on one sheet.