I've been messing with a bunch of maps for the past several days, and figuring how to get them zoomed in enough while still being able to keep them on one page well, here what I've come up with for the Brazos. Thank the USGS, and Google Earth.

Sweet

Right after I posted that I realized on this one there's more that I could do to get it closer. I'll put it up after awhile. This ones from hwy 16 to Rochells. That last bit is cut off.

how long does it take to get to rochells from hwy 16?

It's about 19.5 miles. I've heard of people having problems and doing it in one day though. The last time we went we camped somewhere around 12 miles into it.

Nice Thanks . Planing to go down this section in late March or April.

Nicely done, Brian! Is that made up by stitching screen shots? Do you mind if I post it on LSC? Of course, you get credited. If yes, can you email me a hi-res version of the image?

lonestarchronicles@gmail.com

Yeah that's how I did it, go ahead post away. I'll try tomorrow to do a better one, but I'm not to sure how hi-res it'll be. The more you zoom in the bigger it gets and fast! I'm trying to just get something I can carry on one page but be detailed enough so you'll have a very good idea where you are. I like to have maps, it's just always a pita to find the one your looking for, I mainly just like them for planning trips, not so much for while I'm out, unless it's finding that special spot.

google earth is a good way to check out the brazos. Here is a quick shot of it. Print it on landscape mode and use 14"x11" paper if you can.


I use my phone to see where Im at on the rivers. My map on my Iphone even worked on the Devils river.

If your using your phone, do you have the Navonics app? Doesn't work on many rivers if any but for lakes it's great.

Speaking of apps y'all should check out Trimble Outdoors. It's a free app for both Android and iOS. It has aerial, topo, terrain, roads, etc.

It'll track your position and mark waypoints like every other GPS app. Plus, there's an online login that allows you to upload/download your tracks/waypoints for the day while on the water even.It'll add geo-referenced pictures too. It's compatible with Garmin and Google Earth files. Unfortunately, it doesn't have Navionics type maps on it.

It's an amazing app that I can't believe is free.

Thanks Josh. I'll try this app. I got MotionX-gps when it was free but it cost a few bucks now. They work pretty much the same. People need to get this before they start charging for it.

for close up aerials
bing.com on birdseye view is awesome

when it works

Ok, well I tried to get it just right, but I'm now frustriated and pissed at my computer. Just can't get it how I want, but heres a few, I'll just post the links and yall can do what you want with'em.
The first 2 are of the whole river just alittle different from the one up top, and the last 3 are of that section just broken up, North is towards the right on them.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/NoconaBrian/Brazos.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/NoconaBrian/Brazos1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/NoconaBrian/BrazosA.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/NoconaBrian/BrazosB.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/NoconaBrian/BrazosC.jpg

If y'all want custom maps for Brazos or anywhere else let me know. It's kind of what I do for a living.

just looking at that map makes my heart beat a little faster.

No custom apps here. I just use the thing that comes on my phone. It's weird how it even worked out on the devils where there was no cell signal. I had a map in my devils river guide book to look at and between the two I knew exactly where I was

Most of those apps, work from GPS signals. So, no phone reception is necessary for them to work.

If it's an overnighter, I always print out on 8x11, and the driver gets the same map (and float plan).

Going to try Trimble. Thanks.

I downloaded the Trimble app earlier today. It seems really cool for a free app. I just had it track me when I went to lunch, and it seems to work great.

I wanna do that trip again but I require catching a fish this time and less paddling. Thanks you. That is all.

Silva compass and a topo map If I'm keeping up with where I'm at.

Don't want to see the forum or anyone get in trouble but those maps might be a copyright violation when posted on this site.

From the USGS website:

"USGS-authored or produced data and information are considered to be in the U.S. public domain."

http://www.usgs.gov/laws/info_policies.html

We're all good posting topo maps.

If the wind is blowing good upstream...

I had problems doing it in 3 days, but I had everybodys [censored]!!!

I remember that report from that trip. You were crazy trying to float it in that over loaded huge barge.