For a while now I have been using Backcountry Navigator on my android based phone for offroad navigation. I bought the paid version, but there is a free version available. I like using it because you can both store tracks and offline maps/ aerial imagery when you are off the beaten path. I like using airplane mode while I'm in the middle of nowhere as it keeps your phone from looking for cell towers and saves battery. I mount the phone to a RAM mount stuck to my windshield.
I've recently been using google earth to do a little scouting while at the house. I've found some USGS topo maps that you can add into google earth. They are pretty handy as you can turn them off and see the imagery, then swap back to the topo as needed. In my area a lot of the dirt roads turn out to be on private property and it may be similar in your area but I figured I'd share some links in case anyone else finds it of use.
Link to google earth download
Link to topo maps plugin for google earth
I've also found that you can add in USGS mine data to google earth as well in case anyone else is interested in finding old mining sites. Go to your state, then click on the county you want data for. Then go to the pull down under download and select google earth.
Link to mine plugin for google earth
Does anyone else have any resources like this? I'm always looking for new ways to find places to wheel.
I've recently been using google earth to do a little scouting while at the house. I've found some USGS topo maps that you can add into google earth. They are pretty handy as you can turn them off and see the imagery, then swap back to the topo as needed. In my area a lot of the dirt roads turn out to be on private property and it may be similar in your area but I figured I'd share some links in case anyone else finds it of use.
Link to google earth download
Link to topo maps plugin for google earth
I've also found that you can add in USGS mine data to google earth as well in case anyone else is interested in finding old mining sites. Go to your state, then click on the county you want data for. Then go to the pull down under download and select google earth.
Link to mine plugin for google earth
Does anyone else have any resources like this? I'm always looking for new ways to find places to wheel.