I have not seen any map drawers like that since the River Runner’s Emporium closed down in the late 1980’s. I used to hang out there for hours going over those maps and buying the ones I needed. Just give me a good map and a good compass and if nothing else, I’ll take the good compass.
I was going to mention that link you posted. I use it in my line of work at times.

Duncan

I just go down to the Forest Service/BLM office and pick out whichever quad maps I need. I think thy’re around 6 bucks a piece.

I love maps. I can spend hours looking over squiggly little lines imagining what those draws and saddles hold.:D

I have an old(over 6 months) Garmin gps that I’ve played around with but never really seriously used for hiking or hunting as there’s just something about totally relying on batteries and satellite positions that leaves me somewhat dubious. Not that I don’t think it could be useful but call me somewhat paranoid, if I know where I am by satellite do the mysterious powers-that-be know and can track me? Cellphone too?
There’s still a few independent sporting goods shops here in the PNW that have the old map drawers- just makes you want to get out and explore doesn’t it?
Think I’ll stick to the Silva and map- remember the map is not the territory and your’re not lost, just geographically challenged!
Good exploring and where is that sextant and slide rule I stored away?!!-Bert