Hi Guy and All

The main difference between the DeLorme and the Benchmark series is one of
scale. The Benchmark maps are at a smaller scale (i.e. they cover more area
on a given page), but the amount of detailed information is not that
different. I do find that the Benchmark for Washington tends to have more
useful information as far as things like campgrounds and forest service
information. Because I find the DeLorme and Benchmark complementary, I carry
both in my car for ready reference. Both are excellent in showing the
obscure roads and geographic locations that crazy birders like to frequent.
I don't think you can go wrong with either, or both.

Brian H. Bell
Birding & Natural History Guide
Woodinville WA
bellasoc at isomedia.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy McWethy" <lguy_mcw at yahoo.com>
To: "Tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 11:03 AM
Subject: [Tweeters] RFI : Road Atlas Books, DeLorme vs Benchmark


> Tweets,
> I find myself in need of an Oregon Road atlas, and was
> looking at the DeLorme, and found mention of another
> brand called 'Benchmark'.
> The description of each is similar, but I was hoping
> someone out there with experience of both could
> recomend one or the other.
> Suggestions?
> Thanks!
> Guy
>
> Guy McWethy
> Renton, WA
> mailto: lguy_mcw at yahoo.com
>
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