Comments on: Road Maps: Before There Was GPS

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:39:50 +0000

Thank you Bernadette! I agree….maps orientyou in a way that GPS can’t… but GPS gets you there!

Thanks for posting.

By: Bernadette D Chapman

Bernadette D Chapman — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:18:56 +0000

Hello Kate:
I prefer the maps! But it was quite interesting to read how the roadmaps, and other important travel information for those on the move!

Best,
Bernadette

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:42:57 +0000

In reply to Ralph Engel.

Thanks so much for commenting! I agree. A map makes all the difference in feeling oriented, and how great that your grandson is on board with helping to navigate.

But I’ll also tell you that GPS navigation made all the difference to me in Portchester….the streets change names and everything twists around! Hard to follow on a map. I shed many tears being lost there!

Thanks for posting.
Kate

By: Ralph Engel

Ralph Engel — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:02:33 +0000

Kate,
How do you find all these very interesting facts?
We have two cars. Each has a set of folded maps covering all areas where we typically travel by car. Each also has a built-in navigation system, plus we use Waze. Nevertheless, I like to see where I’m going before I go there plus, every now and then, we drive through an area with no reception, even in Connecticut.
My eleven-year-old greandson has taught himself how to read maps, so the use of paper maps may not totally disapear.
Thanks for the article. I look forward to the next one.
Ralph