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IanC 8 Feb 2003 17:42

3 New Michelin Africa Maps
 
I see Michelin in their wisdom have just replaced the old 953/954/955 with 741/745/746 respectively.

Are these maps actually revisions, or is it just a re-numbering excercise? Looking at the 741(953), the sheets have been re-printed, as the map borders and covers have changed, and it does say on the sheet that it is a 1st edition, published Jan 2003, but at a quick glance I cannot see any change in the map itself.

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POB/London 8 Feb 2003 19:44

I tried to order the 95x series about a month ago and was told that Michelin were completely updating and reprinting them. This was from the head Michelin liason guy in Stanfords, London.

Are the new ones out yet? I wanted to use them to make my route a bit more detailed...

IanC 8 Feb 2003 20:39

Yes, I just bought the set of 3 from www.amazon.co.uk. Only thing is, although I haven't gone over them with a fine tooth comb, I can't see a difference.

There is even a small bit of a latitude line missing on both maps at 36.0N 11.5W!

I thought they might even have updated just notes such as that regarding the Dakhla convoy, but it doesn't appear so.

I would be interested if anyone is aware of any revisions. I have emailed and faxed Michelin in France, but no replies yet. I will update here if I get any info.

Chris Scott 21 Feb 2003 15:13

I've had a close look at the new Mich 741 map which just replaced the 953 and, compared to the 2002 edition of the 953 (quite a good update on previous editions), the 741 is the same map - for better or for worse - with a new cover, number and price (4.49). Roads sealed in recent years have not been added and their are still scores of pistes marked with inaccurate emphasis which will continue to send first timers up the creek.
It's still best best map for route planning and main road driving in North and West Africa, of course.

CS

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