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What make/model GPS do you have? Yes, download topo for the area you are going to be hunting to your GPS. Any waypoints you enter will be layered on top of your background topo map. You could (and should) download the topo's for the area you are going to be elk hunting. The software you got with your GPS should also allow you to make printed topo maps of the area you are going to hunt. It's a good idea to have both your GPS and printed topo maps with you, as anything mechanical can break. GPS is great, but always have a back up system.....compass & Maps.

You MUST also check out the TerraServer website. You can get USGS Topo maps & aerial photos of virtually anywhere in the US. You can just click on the map to drill down to the area you want or you can use the "Advanced Find" search feature. Click on the "View" drop down tab & change view to "Aerial Photo". When you've zeroed in on the area you want, use the "download" feature to save to your computer

Here is an ariel photo of our hunting lease. It's 2,200 acres near Witter, Arkansas

And a zoom in to our camp house:

Topo of New Stand Location:
I've got high hopes for this stand site. My stand is actually on the edge of one bench, overlooking a larger bench below. I can cover both benches from my position. The lower bench is a main travel route around the head of the hollow.

Anyway, have fun with your new GPS. Got any questions, just give me a shout.

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