Mar Plot

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:

1. It doesn't require an internet connection.
2. Output is more flexibile.