which map of austin should i buy

[TanisHalfElven]

i have seen the following maps of Austin. i can't decide which to buy cuz i can't get the information i need.


http://www.amazon.com/Rand-McNally-Easy...857096/ref=ed_oe_o/102-3506667-1246568
http://www.amazon.com/Rand-McNally-Aust...995/ref=pd_sim_b_5/102-3506667-1246568
http://www.amazon.com/Streetwise-Austin...ref=pd_ys_qtk_cart/102-3506667-1246568

or should i buy a whole US map book.
http://www.amazon.com/Rand-McNally-Road..._1/102-3506667-1246568?ie=UTF8&s=books

shipping is free for me from amazon so that no issue. i would prefer the cheapest one but since the laminated is only a few buck more i don't mind it cuz the map will last longer.

 

[isekii]

how about google map ?
maps.google.com

 

[CrackRabbit]

An easyfinder is good if you only want the city of Austin. I would go with the extended map that has Round Rock and Georgetown as well.
By the way Hook 'em!

 

[handoverfist]

I would just say print out your own maps. Austin isn't that big of a city.

 

[dartworth]

AAA

 

[TanisHalfElven]

clrified first post. i mean i have found these maps. not that i have these maps

how about google map ?
maps.google.com

oh i know about the that. thats how i planned my last trip (on Saturday). needless to say me,my uncle and bro got lost. it would have been a desaster had my uncle not had a client in the city.

apparently a MAP in hand is worth a billion online. (especially if you don't have a laptop)

An easyfinder is good if you only want the city of Austin. I would go with the extended map that has Round Rock and Georgetown as well.
By the way Hook 'em!

what about the Rand McNally 2007 Road Atlas. i can't find anywhere if it has austin. would that be better ?

ps. how'd you know it was UT AUSTIN. Hook 'em

I would just say print out your own maps. Austin isn't that big of a city.

ok. where can i find maps in a form that is detailed street wise and still printable.. (i'll print it over multiple pages)

 

[tfinch2]

You don't need a map for Austin.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
You don't need a map for Austin.

yeah i do. i didn't think i did either but i found out other wise.

 

[HendrixFan]

Austin does have some quirky roads that are disjointed. You can be driving on 290/71 and suddenly only be on 71, with 290 somehow 30 miles up the road. Then there is the disaster that is Lamar/360/290/71.

Personally, I wouldn't care for a map of Round Rock or Georgetown. Ive lived in Austin all my life, and I only pass by those towns. West of Austin are some lakes, which you would probably want to find with a map come summer time.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

would you guys say that the lamination is required (i will be keeping it in my bag all the time and using frequently) the reason i ask the the foldable paper only version is only 4.95 while the other is 7.95.

 

[Special K]

I visited Austin for an interview a few weeks ago and found it confusing that 71 seemed to be both a highway and a multi-lane frontage road that ran alongside it. Google maps didn't seem to do a good job of distinguishing the two. I accidentally ended up getting on the highway a couple times when I should've just stayed on the road. The u-turn only lanes were new to me also.

 

[HendrixFan]

Ive never really roughed up maps myself, so I wouldnt need lamination. I guess it depends on how well you will take care of the map. Its hard to tell from those links which map is better, you might be best off just picking one up at a gas station in Austin. That way you can compare and see which one is most useful for you (perhaps a downtown zoom map or something).

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: HendrixFan
Austin does have some quirky roads that are disjointed. You can be driving on 290/71 and suddenly only be on 71, with 290 somehow 30 miles up the road. Then there is the disaster that is Lamar/360/290/71.

Personally, I wouldn't care for a map of Round Rock or Georgetown. Ive lived in Austin all my life, and I only pass by those towns. West of Austin are some lakes, which you would probably want to find with a map come summer time.

You also gotta love how FM2222 turns into Northland Dr->Allandale Dr->Koenig Ln->Hwy 290

I love Austin, but the road system was designed poorly.

OP, definitely get a map with an expanded view of Central Austin. If you're gong to a university thats the area you'll most likely be concerned with.

 

[handoverfist]

I think lamination is an excellent idea, if you plan to keep it in a back seat pocket. I did it for mine.

 

[ElFenix]

pfft, all you need to know is where UT is, where texas memorial stadium is, where jester center is, where dobie mall is, and where pluckers is (behind towers).

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: savoyboy
Garmin C330 GPS

i am here asking i can should save 3 bucks and you tell me a buy a $300+ gps device. NICE.

 

[swimscubasteve]

There is a laminated streetfinder map they sell at most c stores that is the best map for austin. I have given them to everybody I know and they all agree that they are the best.

 

[LS20]

austin is too small to need a map. get those free ones from the city info center

 

[doze]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
pfft, all you need to know is where UT is, where texas memorial stadium is, where jester center is, where dobie mall is, and where pluckers is (behind towers).

Dont forget Fry's is at the intersection of Parmer and Mopac (Hwy 1). Every other store is at the Intersection of Mopac /183/360

 

[Mermaidman]

Join AAA and get their maps, free for members. By the time the paper maps fall apart, it would be time to get an updated version anyway.

Tip: Just don't go east of I-35

 

[lizardboy]

Originally posted by: CrackRabbit
An easyfinder is good if you only want the city of Austin. I would go with the extended map that has Round Rock and Georgetown as well.
By the way Hook 'em!

There's no good reason to go any further north than Parmer Lane, get the EZ Finder, that's the one I bought when I moved there.

 

[lizardboy]

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: HendrixFan
Austin does have some quirky roads that are disjointed. You can be driving on 290/71 and suddenly only be on 71, with 290 somehow 30 miles up the road. Then there is the disaster that is Lamar/360/290/71.

Personally, I wouldn't care for a map of Round Rock or Georgetown. Ive lived in Austin all my life, and I only pass by those towns. West of Austin are some lakes, which you would probably want to find with a map come summer time.

You also gotta love how FM2222 turns into Northland Dr->Allandale Dr->Koenig Ln->Hwy 290

I love Austin, but the road system was designed poorly.

OP, definitely get a map with an expanded view of Central Austin. If you're gong to a university thats the area you'll most likely be concerned with.

Wait until he hits the 35 high/low deck split.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
Join AAA and get their maps, free for members. By the time the paper maps fall apart, it would be time to get an updated version anyway.

Tip: Just don't go east of I-35

but then how would you get to juan in a million? or mueller's bbq? or eastside cafe? or hoover's?

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: savoyboy
Garmin C330 GPS

i am here asking i can should save 3 bucks and you tell me a buy a $300+ gps device. NICE.

So I guess the 40 inch plasma mounted in your trunk and the equipment to output the GPS's screen to the plasma is out of the question, too?


My usual plan of action is to take a day, intentionally get lost and find my way back. I learned most of Cincy in a few weekends that way. I can't imagine Austin is too much of a size difference from it.

However, without looking at the links, I would say whichever map has good details of the cities, points out one-ways, and if any of them tell the different neighborhoods/areas of the city, that would be a bonus. I can't even count the number of times someone has told me in Cincy "Oh, I live in Oakley/Mt. Somethingorother/Delhi/Etc." and I had no clue where they were talking about for the longest time.

 

[DeadByDawn]

P-O-S-T-E-L

Ask for a Postel Map!


*radio commerical burned into brain*

 

[Otaking]

MAPSCO is great if you're looking to go around town and do some sight-seeing, especially in the Westlake Hills / River Place areas.

They work well for tracking down garage / estate sales as well, I hear. :Q