document updated 9 years ago, on Mar 3, 2015

There are some good topographical maps out there, but most of the good ones require shipping and waiting.

Where are ones that you can download and print ASAP (even if paid)?

file format — Geospatial PDF and GeoPDF
the USGS Map Locator & Downloader will let you download PDFs of USGS quadrangles

After you've downloaded a dense PDF, how do you crop it down to a specific area?

More help on locating the specific quadrangles you want: