The Northern part of the Achterhoek Province of the Netherlands in a series of walking & cycling maps at 1:25, 000 – 1:35, 000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry & the management of nature reserves. Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodl&, pastures, heath or sand dunes. Given the topography of most of the country, the maps have no contour lines. The maps show local hiking trails, indicating their waymarking & include cycle paths & horse riding. Many local crossroads are annotated with the numbers of ANWB signposts & ‘mushrooms’ – a useful aid when navigating in Dutch countryside. Symbols indicate various tourist facilities & places of interest, including different types of accommodation, cafes, windmills, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend is in Dutch only. On the reverse each title has supplementary information, in Dutch only, about the region`s attractions. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

The souther part of the Achterhoek Province of the Netherlands in a series of walking & cycling maps at 1:25, 000 – 1:35, 000, published by Falk BV in cooperation with Staatsbosbeheer – Dutch government’s organization for forestry & the management of nature reserves. Colouring indicates different types of vegetation or terrain: woodl&, pastures, heath or sand dunes. Given the topography of most of the country, the maps have no contour lines. The maps show local hiking trails, indicating their waymarking & include cycle paths & horse riding. Many local crossroads are annotated with the numbers of ANWB signposts & ‘mushrooms’ – a useful aid when navigating in Dutch countryside. Symbols indicate various tourist facilities & places of interest, including different types of accommodation, cafes, windmills, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend is in Dutch only. On the reverse each title has supplementary information, in Dutch only, about the region`s attractions. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:20, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization. Each 20K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map (with adjustments in the border & coastal areas). The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 20K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. The 1:20, 000 survey covers the whole of Belgium & maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 which shows the division of Belgium into the 50K survey sheets can also be used to see in more detail coverage by the 20K maps. ...

Acocks Green in 1902-1911 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the village of Acock`s Green, east of Birmingham, at the time when it was growing into a substantial suburb. Coverage stretches from Knight`s Road eastward to Lyndon Farm & the county boundary, & from the cemetery southward to Botteville Road. Features include GWR railway with Acock`s Green station, part of Tyseley, Stockfield, Cottsbrook House, Warwick & Birmingham Canal, nursery, allotments, St Mary`s church, Pioneer Cabinet Works, Tyseley Farm, Stockfield Hall, cycle accessory works, Redstone Farm. The route of the new GWR line towards Stratford is shown but not the track. On the reverse are street directory entries for Alexander Road, Arden Road, Augusta Road, The Avenue, Bottville Road, Broad Road, Flint Green Road, Florence Road, Oxford Road, Sherbourne Road, Warwick Road & Yardley Road. The map is taken from the interesting ` Inland Revenue Special Edition`, a survey of 1902 but with partial revision to 1911. Although the publishers have given the map its Warwickshire sheet number, it also serves as Worcestershire sheet 6.15. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Attractive, detailed topographic map covering the whole of the Aconcagua Provincial Park & its immediate surroundings: an area measuring approx. 33km east-west by 45km north-south. The map uses satellite imagery enhanced by colours as it base, with contours at 50m intervals & spot heights. The road in the valley south of the park leading to the cross-border tunnel & the trekking trails towards Aconcagua’s peak are clearly marked, with trekking times & GPS waypoints for refuges, camp sites & ranger stations. More symbols indicate mule hire, viewpoints, telephones, restaurants, first aid facilities & heliports. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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Aconcagua at 1:42, 230 in a series of touring & trekking maps of Chile & the neighbouring regions of Argentina. The map has contours at 25m intervals with very effective graphic relief for the rocky outcrops & the surrounding peaks. Coverage extends from approx 32 ...

Aconcagua at 1:60, 000 with on the reverse side the Cordón del Plata at 1:50, 000 on detailed, GPS compatible map from Piximap, with trekking trails, camping sites, etc. The map provides a good picture of the region’s terrain through contours at 50m intervals enhanced by relief shading & colouring for grassland & glaciers, plus plenty of names of topographic features. On one side is the Aconcagua area extending from the peak north to Ventisquero de las Vacas glacier & south beyond the access road linking Punta de Vacas with the tunnel to Chile. Roads are classified as paved, dirt or 4x 4/AWD. Trekking trails distinguish between main routes & those without waymarking. Symbols indicate locations of campsites & camping areas, ranger stations, viewpoints, waterfalls, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 2’ plus UTM margin ticks. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse coverage continues southwards from the same latitude of 32°54’S but at 1:50, 000 & moved slightly to the east to cover an area centred on Cordón del Plata & the nearby Vallecitos ski resort. Presentation is as for the Aconcagua side.

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Of the seven continental summits, Aconcagua (at 6962 m/22, 840 ft) lies second only to Everest. Yet it is surprisingly free of snow & ice, & experienced hikers can reach the roof of the Americas without technical expertise. However, it is one of the world`s highest & toughest treks. The author has summated twice, & explains in detail how to tackle the main trekking routes (Normal & Polish Traverse), as well as giving a useful summary on the technical Polish Glacier route. This pocket-sized book weighs only 112 g (4 oz), yet it contains all you need to plan & enjoy your summit attempt: concise advice from an expert about preparation, planning & choosing your gear detailed information about altitude effects & sickness, & how to monitor & prevent them fold-out map showing the routes, also enlargement of summit area 96 waterproof pages with open-flat binding in full colour, with 60 photographs. ...

Aconcagua & the Southern Andes is experienced walker Jim Ryan’s Cicerone guide to climbing the highest peak in South America & the highest in the world outside of the Himalayas. The guide provides practical information on climbing & trekking in the region & also details of making the most of stays in Santiago & Mendoza en route to the mountains. It also

Includes:: the normal & Polish Glacier routes on Aconcagua, trekking in the southern Andes, the Vallecitos & Tupungato ranges & a description of the ascent of El Plomo near Santiago, the most popular 5000m mountain in the Andes.A detailed introduction provides practical advice for those preparing for high-altitude mountaineering including equipment suggestions & acclimatisation techniques. There is a also a section devoted to the discovery of Aconcagua & notes on the range’s geology, wildlife, flora & fauna & the people & culture. The guide is organised into four main sections: The ascent of Aconcagua; Aconcagua, Vellecitos & the Maipo Volcano; Tupungato Area; & Santiago Area with guide to Santigao & its surrounding treks. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by colour line diagrams mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the beautiful scenery of the region.

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The definitive guidebook to climbing Aconcagua in South America. At 6962m, Aconcagua is the highest peak outside the Himalayas & is accessible to both trekkers & mountaineers. The book covers two popular trekking routes: the Normal (Horcones Valley) route & the Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) route. It also

Includes:: trekking routes up Tupungato, the Maipo Volcano, & other acclimatisation treks, with suggestions for things to see & do around Mendoza & Santiago City. The guide provides a wealth of practical & indispensable information for those taking on the challenge of Aconcagua. There is information on travel to South America & to the start of the trek, & essential know-how on preparing for high-altitude mountaineering, including advice on equipment, coping with altitude, & strategies for acclimatisation. It gives expert advice on permits, food & water, hiring guides & mules, & staying healthy. With maps & colour photos & supplemented by background information on the mountain, its history, geology, wildlife & local culture, this is a comprehensive & must-read guide for anyone considering tackling Aconcagua.

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