MarPlot is a FreeAsInBeer GIS software provided by the US EPA and the US Census Bureau. To get Marplot : http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/cameo/marplot.htm To get Maps for your area : http://www.epa.gov/ceppo/cameo/marmaps/ It's available for both Windows and MacOs. It is not as full featured as a professional GIS solution (ArcInfo), but if you want a simple street map, it's better than MapQuest because: 0 It doesn't require an internet connection. 0 Output is more flexibile.