Maps?

[Dan_colella]

Lokking for a good map of the superstition wilderness what would you all recomend. I am a new hiker so I am not sure were to find wilderness maps.

[Al_HikesAZ]

Lokking for a good map of the superstition wilderness what would you all recomend. I am a new hiker so I am not sure were to find wilderness maps.

The Beartooth Map of the Superstitions is a good map. Start at REI or Arizona Hikers Shack. They both have a good selection of basic maps and books. Then you can check out Wide World of Maps, they have everything. They have 3 stores in the valley. I go to the store at the Scottsdale Promenade (Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd & Scottsdale Rd).

There is a very good US Forest Service map of the Superstitions, but I would start with the Beartooth Map.

You should also look at "Hikers Guide to the Superstitions" by Carlson & Stewart http://hikearizona.com/books.php?REV=1&ID=5

From http://www.lost-dutchman.com/dutchman/maps.html

Beartooth Maps.
Superstition Wilderness. Arizona Topographic Map. Big Sky, Mt: Beartooth Maps, 1997. Second edition in 2000. Color, one map both sides, 71 x 119 cm. on sheet 94 x 61 cm., 20 x 11 cm. folded (30 panels). Scale is 1:39,000. Legend shows primary and secondary roads, dirt and improved dirt roads, Forest Service trails, unmaintained trails, National Forest road and trail numbers, mileage markers, wilderness boundary, tree and scrub brush cover, and non-Forest Service land. Shows contour intervals. On the cover: "Includes the entire Superstition Wilderness / Canyon and Apache Lakes Recreation areas / Part of the Four Peaks Wilderness. Trail elevation profiles / Local information / Waterproof, tearproof plastic." "This map covers the following USGS 7.5' quads: Mormon Flat Dam, Goldfield, Horse Mesa Dam, Weavers Needle, Pinyon Mountain, Iron Mountain, Two Bar Mountain, Haunted Canyon."
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Second edition. $9.95/$9.95.

You might be interested in this exchange we had on the forums
http://hikearizona.com/dex2/viewtopic.p ... ions#20391

ps: Here's the secret map to the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine if that is what you are looking for
http://www.lost-dutchman.com/dutchman/maps.html
When you find the Dutchman's gold, don't touch it because it is cursed. Just sign your name in the log book in the ammo box and cover your footsteps when you leave.

[PaleoRob]

http://www.topozone.com has almost every single topo map from the US in useful scales. You can print them off your computer, but if you're covering a large area, its best to purchase physical maps instead of trying to print and stitch several maps together.
Also the USGS website allows you to purchase its 7.5 quads online. You can even find the proper maps if you don't already know the names there!

[hikeaz]

You should also look at "Hikers Guide to the Superstitions" by Carlson & Stewart http://hikearizona.com/books.php?REV=1&ID=5

Map, stories, written directions and history lesson rolled into one.
A bargain at twice the list price.

If, after looking at the above book (available in most libraries to peruse) you still want/need a map, since you're in Mesa, I'd check Wide World of Maps; they should have all that you need and more. (They likely carry the book as well, but it will be priced @ retail - check Amazon for deals on used ones ) Link

I agree that the Beartooth map is the best currently available map, however, if you can find an old, discontinued "EarthTracks" map (2 seperate for east & west sections of the Sups) they are tough to beat.

MESA STORE
1444 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202

North of the Fiesta Mall
at the NE corner of Southern & Longmore

(602) 279-2323


Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED

[joebartels]

Beartooth is hands down the map you want for the Superstitions. As mentioned it's available at Wide World of Maps, go in with twenty bucks and leave the credit card at home!

You can print topo maps right here on HAZ for specific areas

Here's a good place to start for the Superstition Wilderness
http://hikearizona.com/location_g.php?ID=21&WID=57
You can find what you want. Then zoom in and switch over to TOPO

I did just realize the GPS routes are too light of a color to show up so I'll work on that.

BTW... to HAZ!

[Dan_colella]

Thanks for the info. I just purchased the superstition wilderness book on half.com and i will be visiting the wide world of maps either today or tomorow.

....Now i just need to learn how to read the maps.....

Thanks again

[hikeaz]

....Now i just need to learn how to read the maps.....

Thanks again

This may be what you are looking for Link

or
http://www.phoenixorienteering.org/Events/events.htm

and/or
Link

[AK]

Ditto on the Beartooth. But being able to read a map let alone navigate with one is key. I took an orienteering class once and it was worth every penny.

[azbackpackr]

Sometimes outdoor stores and community colleges offer courses in basic outdoor skills such as map and compass, GPS use, basic first aid, familiarity with uses of gear, weather issues, and so on. I would ask around at the shops, and check the college schedules as well. I took such a course from the Sierra Club when I was 20 years old (and yes, there were still dinosaurs running around back then! ) and it was very helpful.

[Dan_colella]

I will definatly check out the stores that sounds like it will be the best. I know that portsmans ans REI always do that kind of stuff thanks for all the advice guys.