Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer: Texas

I really like the Texas Atlas and Gazeteer. I needed it because the online sources don't know gravel roads and ways that would help you around a roadblock. As an example, this book came in handy when we were not able to get around a spilled load of gravel on a two lane road near San Angelo, TX. We turned around and took a gravel road into San Angelo, saving valuable travel time. Also, if you need to plan a trip that includes recreation sites, campgrounds and fishing locations, you will like these maps.

These are the perfect map to keep in your jeep or truck. If you are the sort who wanders the by ways and wilderness areas -- and often find yourself out of range of cellular or GPS coverage -- try an old fashioned idea: use a real map. Gazetteers are my favorite maps for an in depth look at where you are. Every rail road, every airport (yes, even private grass strips), every logging road, every creek is visible. Think micro versus macro. You're not really lost, just exploring new terrain!

Each page shows all the roads you need. I would like a larger map of the whole state of Texas included.

I used to have an older edition that I bought *after* evacuating to San Antonio from Houston during Hurricane Rita in 2005, in which I spent 18 hours in 100 degree heat bumper to bumper for 180 miles because I had no way to find a back route since the cell networks were saturated and GPS on the phone was useless. I used it to find a traffic-free route *back* to Houston the day after the storm passed. I lost track of it since then but it would be way out of date anyway. Recently I was in Ft. Worth trying to navigate and had no cell coverage so I had to drive to where I could finally get a signal. It made me realize (again) everyone should have paper maps in the car, just in case. So I stashed this new one in the pocket behind my driver's seat so it'll always be there. It also has some pretty nice features to find recreation and historical sites. Don't leave home without it...

As someone who seems to find every dead zone for my cell phone, I appreciate having a paper map with me at all times. I've been missing them lately (and unfortunately found myself without GPS and a little lost recently) so I've been adding to my collection.These DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer's are great. I had CO years ago until it got pretty shredded from lots of use and weather in a Jeep. They are a bit big, but the definition of all the side and dirt roads is well worth the inconvenience. I've now got one for AZ, NM, a replacement for CO, and now TX. I plan to get more states soon for all my adventures.If you like going off the beaten track, get tired of relying on your cell phone (or seem to have a signal dead-zone around you as often as I do), these maps would be a good addition to your travel box.