Hi kyle_hoyt,
Here are a few sites that will provide a wealth of information:
http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dl...-25.26/toc.htm
http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dl...oad/FM+3-25.26
http://topomaps.usgs.gov/
http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/topo/
Pour yourself a cup of coffee.....or three

......before you get started!
Hope this helps!
Dave
P.S. Don't be overwhelmed......it really is easier in application with some practice.....then it initially appears!