1.   A free touring map showing area wineries, distributed by the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association, is available at tasting rooms.

2.   A free map could have told me that.

3.   A free map of the Santa Monica Mountains Loop will be sent to readers who request it when ordering the L.A. map.

4.   A free map of the bike routes for Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria is distributed at area bike shops.

5.   But some free maps are good.

6.   Free maps of the historical district are available, and the staff can provide background and tour information.

7.   Free customized maps are becoming one of the handier features of the World Wide Web.

8.   Free maps are available, and the staff can provide information about the location of specific gravesites.

9.   Here is a splendid free map guide charting all major hiking paths, plus lists of places to stay, from historic castles to humble youth hostel dormitories.

10.   Keep in mind that the Web is also a growing source of free maps, with providers ranging from electronic cartographers to the Microsoft Corp.