"Ever since Google Maps launched its
app in 2008, I've been using GPS to get around town, and across the
country. For a decade, a digital voice from my phone has led me,
turn-by-turn, in cities I’m not familiar with and even cities I've lived
in for years.
"But during the past year or so, I've become uncomfortable with my reliance on GPS for a variety of reasons.
"So I bought a paper map of my fair
city of Tulsa, as well as a road atlas of the United States.
(Apparently, I'm not alone in this; sales of the classic Rand McNally Road Atlas
have, counterintuitively, been rising in the last several years). And
I've been pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it's been to use
old-fashioned maps to get around town, and country. In fact, I've gone
to using 'analog' maps as my primary method of navigation, only relying
on Google Maps as a back-up."
In recent commentary, writers Brett and Kate McKay reflected on a number of reasons why one might consider putting a paper map in their automobile's glove box (including paper maps never lose power or wireless signal, paper maps are safer and less distracting than GPS, paper maps provide a more detailed, expansive, big-picture lay of the land, and paper maps can get you to your destination faster than GPS).
To access their complete post, please visit:
The Art of Manliness: 7 Reasons You Should Still Keep a Paper Map in Your Glovebox (21 MAY 19)
Editor's note: I concur. I still prefer paper maps, I Keep at least on in my backpack/travel bag, and I often use one to plot my trip ahead of time.
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