San Ramon Valley Map Book Features 3-D Mt. Diablo Hiking Trails

By Jane McInnis

More than 25,000 map books that cover streets, buildings and trails in the San Ramon Valley region will be available for residents or visitors in late July and August.

The magazine-style maps, which cover Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Diablo and Rossmoor and downtown Walnut Creek displays 3-D elevations and hiking trails in Mt. Diablo State Park, Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and other recreational areas.

In a recent release, the map creators don't deny that many residents are probably wondering why bother with a map when most people use a GPS through their phones nowadays.

"They're right," said map creator Glen Jansma in the release. "But maps serve many purposes. GPS and internet maps are meant for navigation. Our maps are intended for orientation and community identification."

The map's co-creator, Bernard Catalinotto, explained in the release that the problem with street maps is that they don't cover trails, and trail maps don't cover streets. 

Maps are available at Danville Area and San Ramon Chambers of Commerce, as well as other areas around town.

More information on My Mapbook's website.