A couple of months ago I read an excellent book about maps, Maphead, by Ken Jennings. This is not a book about hiking, but as hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, we look at maps all the time. Maphead is a very intriguing book and once I started I couldn’t finish reading it. It covers a wide range of topics including geocaching, the low performance on geography tests in the United States, the art of collecting maps, the National Geographic Bee competitions, GPS devices, world travelers, and digital map making. Jennings is both informative and witty in his approach to the subject matter. I highly recommend this book!
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