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Staples color blueprints full size#
Staples color blueprints full#

Make the following selections on the preview screen NOTE: These files are typically large (30-100+ MB) so it may take some time to upload depending on your internet connection.Select the map file(s) to upload for printing From the navigation bar click ‘Document Printing’ > ‘Blueprints.Next, head over to to create a printing project Click the download link for either format – ‘Download PDF’ or ‘Download GeoTiff’.Click on the map image (the actual topo map displays).Using USFS (US Forest Service) FSTopo Viewer Note the format and size of the map file (EX: GeoPDF, 29.85 MB).You can also see historical (older) maps for the area by clicking the ‘results’ link in the ‘Historical Topographic Maps’ section of the ‘Available’ Products’ window.The available maps will display, click ‘Download’.You will see the number of matching results (maps) in the ‘Available Products’ window that appears on the left – click the ‘results’ link.Click ‘Find Products’ in the window that appears above the map pin.Next, search for available maps and download them: The name of the map is displayed in the center of the square Each one of the squares on the map is an individual topo map.Click ‘7.5 x 7.5 Minute’ (current USGS map standard size).Click ‘US Topo Current’ for the current map generation.Search for the desired location in the search bar.

Go to the USGS National Map Viewer site.

You can download either GeoPDF or GeoTIFF (image) files directly from the USGS or USFS websites. I used the GeoPDF format for a local USGS quad to test the process. The map is printed on regular paper, not waterproof paper like Tyvek, but if you are using the maps for backup and have a safe and dry place to store them regular paper should work fine. Printed full-size on 24” x 36” paper was only $5.94 at Staples.

Staples color blueprints full#

I compared the prices to print the maps at full resolution and quotes ranged from $35+ per map at FedEx Kinkos to $5.94 at Staples… Yes, that is correct.

Staples color blueprints full size#

I recently spent some time trying to figure out the best way to print USGS (US Geological Survey) topographic quad maps on paper, and after testing a couple of different methods I settled on one – printing the maps full size at. You never know when your electronic devices may fail, run out of battery or have other issues. Having a backup copy of paper maps is always a good idea for any trip in remote areas.