Martian Hiker's Maps

While not that well written, this article tells of a very interesting occurence. From mapping data, scientists have created topographic maps of a very small portion of the Martian surface. NO hiker's are going to be able to utilize these maps for a very long time, but they serve another purpose inthe meantime. The maps are helpful for making accurate 3D models of a particular area, which in turn helps with planning where Martian landers will touch down and so forth. Although it seems sort of silly to make hiking maps of a planet no one has been to, it is really a good thing for improving our understanding of Mars.