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adam

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07/09/2020 07:35AM

BWCA maps are available for sale in the following stores:

Voyageur Map Store - You can view map coverage here

True North Maps - You can view map coverage here

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Zanzinger

07/09/2020 08:29AM

These are our go-to maps in the BWCA, but they are not the easiest maps to source.

"You're unique, like everybody else"

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Minnesotian

07/12/2020 11:52AM

Adam,
I am thinking about getting a second set of maps for a backup. If I were to purchase these through the site, would BWCA.com get any kickback funds? Just want to help the site out.

Thanks.

"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez

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Jackfish

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07/12/2020 07:05PM

Minnesotian: "If I were to purchase these through the site, would BWCA.com get any kickback funds? Just want to help the site out. "

Nice of you to ask, Minnesotian. Adam can elaborate if he cares to, but the short answer is yes. BWCA.com buys the maps wholesale and sells them as a retailer, just like any other store. Proceeds support the website.

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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adam

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07/12/2020 08:32PM

Jackfish: "
Minnesotian: "If I were to purchase these through the site, would BWCA.com get any kickback funds? Just want to help the site out. "

Nice of you to ask, Minnesotian. Adam can elaborate if he cares to, but the short answer is yes. BWCA.com buys the maps wholesale and sells them as a retailer, just like any other store. Proceeds support the website."

That is correct. We purchased these and are selling them. If you buy something through the store, you also get a credit for supporting the site.

Thanks for considering it!

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schweady

07/13/2020 09:20AM

Are McKenzies next ?? :-)

"You can observe a lot just by watching." -- Yogi Berra

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Banksiana

07/13/2020 09:47AM

schweady: "Are McKenzies next ?? :-) "

Once you use the Voyageur, you will never return to McKenzie. Seriously.

Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody’s going to die.

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Minnesotian

07/13/2020 11:45AM

Banksiana: "
schweady: "Are McKenzies next ?? :-) "

Once you use the Voyageur, you will never return to McKenzie. Seriously."

Agreed.

"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez

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TomT

07/18/2020 06:29AM

I just put an order in. I really like your reasonable shipping charges vs. some of the outfitters I tried to order from. Thanks.

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw

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giddyup

07/18/2020 11:49AM

I second that on reasonable shipping prices. I got mine a couple of days ago. How nice to be able to order it directly from this site. And some of the money goes to the site. It doesn’t get any better than that.

"Adversity makes for a better adventure."

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Oldtown13

07/18/2020 02:24PM

Do the Voyageur maps have lake topo data? what do people like best about them? Thinking of getting a set.

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jillpine

07/18/2020 03:16PM

Y topo
I like the paper, the color (land is light green not brown and not as "distracting") and detail. McKenzie scale is 1:31,680 so I like it for shoreline paddling. Voyageur is 1:42,340. I like voyageur for planning and big picture (the backside shows all of BWCA). They're a great price, not always that easy to find and good cause.

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Oldtown13

07/18/2020 05:56PM

Thank you- that's very helpful.

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cyclones30

07/24/2020 12:10PM

These are my favorite too. I like the historic and fishing info on the back....as well as the map colors. Time to dig out our stash and buy any that we don't have yet....

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cyclones30

07/24/2020 12:22PM

Or.....I'll just order the whole darn set cause that's what I just did.

I've spent $100 on worse things than BDBs, BWCA maps, and a decal. Thanks!

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ryan72

07/26/2020 09:56AM

Just received my maps. Thanks for offering them.

When looking at the fishing table, how do I interpret the clarity figures? Do larger numbers mean better clarity? What do the values represent?

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Minnesotian

07/27/2020 03:07PM

ryan72: "Just received my maps. Thanks for offering them.

When looking at the fishing table, how do I interpret the clarity figures? Do larger numbers mean better clarity? What do the values represent?"

Yep, higher number means better water clarity. For example, Clearwater Lake off the Gunflint Trail, is at 30, whereas Basswood is at 8.5.

I assume the values reflect readings from a Secchi Disk. A Secchi Disk is a all-white metal plate they lower into the water and record the depth as to which it disappears. So, on Clearwater it is 30 feet. On Basswood it is 8.5 feet.

For more education:
Water Quality Parameters

Tools to measure water clarity

"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez

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ryan72

07/27/2020 04:15PM

Minnesotian: "
ryan72: "Just received my maps. Thanks for offering them.

When looking at the fishing table, how do I interpret the clarity figures? Do larger numbers mean better clarity? What do the values represent?"

Yep, higher number means better water clarity. For example, Clearwater Lake off the Gunflint Trail, is at 30, whereas Basswood is at 8.5.

I assume the values reflect readings from a Secchi Disk. A Secchi Disk is a all-white metal plate they lower into the water and record the depth as to which it disappears. So, on Clearwater it is 30 feet. On Basswood it is 8.5 feet.

For more education:
Water Quality Parameters

Tools to measure water clarity "

thanks! I thought it was likely a secchi disk reading but I scoured the maps front and back and couldn't find it to be sure.

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cyclones30

07/27/2020 05:26PM

Just got my map set today! Now I don't have to worry about their availability anymore. And some BDBs and stickers because, why not? :)

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DanC333

07/30/2020 01:51PM

Thanks!
Just starting to plan, so I ordered the set. Thanks for all the information on this site!

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Grandma L

11/10/2020 02:13PM

Do the Voyageur Maps also have the Voyageur National in another set?
I track the Fall Border Route Challenge using these and need to include the area from Dove Point (Black Bay, Kabetogama) through Namakan to the BWCA entrance at Little Vermillion. I also would like to have the Dawson Portage area. Any ideas??

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OldScout48

11/21/2020 05:57PM

Voyageur Maps consist of 10 maps that cover the BWCA proper. There are some lakes shown near the US/Canadian border portages, but no portage information is given north of the border.

Old Scout

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AmarilloJim

01/12/2021 10:02AM

Are these no longer viewable online?

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inspector13

01/12/2021 11:10AM

AmarilloJim: "Are these no longer viewable online?"

I think they were using Flash Player in order to view. Once I uninstalled it a few days ago, since it’s no longer supported, I now only see a small box in the corner with an “X” in it.

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inspector13

01/12/2021 11:14AM

Yep. With my other browser I see "Adobe Flash 9 or greater is required to view the interactive map on this page."

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pswith5

02/03/2021 08:20PM

Thanks Adam for getting my maps out to me so quickly!! No one could have gotten them out faster. Pete

Without the bad times, the good times wouldn't seem so good.

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fun4dad2

02/18/2021 05:59AM

I asked Santa for the set, and he came through! (Well, Mrs. Claus did)
I am not sure "we" got credit for supporting the site, but I also bought some hats, some bungie-dealie-bobs things, so not worried about getting credit for it. I really like these maps so far, but have yet to use them "out yonder." I live in North Carolina, so don't get up there often. Ah well....

If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when are you going to have time to go back and fix it?

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MoosilaukeJohnny

04/17/2021 10:57AM

Just received my #6 to help with an upcoming Granite River/Sag/RedRock/Alpine/Seagull loop. Have the Mackenzie also and must say that I do like the finer/cleaner details of the Voyageur version!

Only "complaint" (common to both Voyageur and Mackenzie versions), is that a single map cuts off the S.E. edge of this loop - with a further thought/opinion that as this trip is a loop (and a popular one at that)...then this should have been given consideration in designing these maps.

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OldScout48

10/29/2021 09:50PM

I'm thinking that a set of 10 Voyageur Maps would be a great gift to yourself or your paddling buddy(ies).

Remember that any purchase from BWCA.com store supports the website.

Old Scout

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kyhtak

08/10/2023 02:52PM

adam: "
BWCA maps are available for sale in the following stores:

Voyageur Map Store - You can view map coverage here

True North Maps - You can view map coverage here

"

Is there a preference of one source over the other?

I hadn't thought about needing one map per canoe, but it makes sense. Our son has maps, but his dad and I will be in a different canoe.

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OldScout48

09/09/2023 10:42PM

adam: "
BWCA maps are available for sale in the following stores:

Voyageur Map Store - You can view map coverage here

True North Maps - You can view map coverage here

"

Now is a great time to review your map inventory as you prepare for next year's trip.

Remember that maps purchased from BWCA.com help to support the site.

Voyageur Maps cover the entire BWCA with only 10 maps.

Old Scout

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OldScout48

01/21/2024 12:37AM

Now is a great time to purchase your BWCA Maps.

The maps you purchase for the BWCA.com store help to support the site.

Old Scout

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Samsquatch

02/07/2024 08:56AM

I ordered a map this week for my trip in August. I'm excited to see what the Voyageur maps are like.

My wife makes fun of me saying I read maps like someone leafing through a magazine.

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OldScout48