Who loves maps?

Sorry to be pedantic but should that be cartographer not geographer? I do have a certain love affair with maps that combines nicely with a love of archaeology and running. At work we have a 1:25,000 map on the wall, an old one with the old railway lines on. Well, lets say it keeps me amused at quiet times!

SideBurn wrote (see)

Sorry to be pedantic but should that be cartographer not geographer? I do have a certain love affair with maps that combines nicely with a love of archaeology and running. At work we have a 1:25,000 map on the wall, an old one with the old railway lines on. Well, lets say it keeps me amused at quiet times!

Fair point - but it brings the geographer out in me (maps/topography/social geography/meteorology/statistics) (!!)

Ivor,

I find new fell races to run just so I can spends hours looking at the route on my map

carterusm wrote (see)

Ivor - I have recently procured the OL1 Ordnance Survey map and am looking for a case/carrier (not sure what the correct term is). What would you recommend ? Ta

I know this is wise after the event but the OL series can be bought in a plastic coated form; more expensive but the best way to protect a map. Otherwise just go to any outdoor shop and buy a case. I have never bought one that lasts long, so I get cheap ones and expect to replace them! It is a shame that copy-right rules do not allow you to copy the bit of the map you want (on a scanner) and then plastic coat it with a home laminator; it would work a treat.... shame