TDAA, that's what I currently do as well. I find that by the time I fiddle around with mapquest scale/detail, import the file, trace over it, and add text that I've got a couple hours invested. Call me lazy if you like, but I feel like there should be more of a copy paste solution.
civilperson, thanks for the suggestion. I've tried this with mixed results. Often times I feel like the contours clutter what should be a clear and simple map.