California at 1:300, 000 in a series of excellent, detailed, GPS compatible state atlases from Benchmark Maps with extensive information on diverse recreational opportunities & facilities, covering The Rockies & the western states of the United States. Each atlas consists of three main sections:* Landscape:* with detailed mapping at scales around 1:250, 000, according to the size of the state. Excellent use of relief shading & altitude colouring provides a vivid picture of the topography, with plenty of names of physical features such a mountain & hill ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. All heights are given in feet. Boundaries of national parks, state forests, Indian reservations & military areas are marked. The presentation of the road network

Includes:: finely graded paved roads, 4WD tracks & other unclassified roads (rough 4WD tracks, logging & private roads, etc). Symbols highlight various recreational facilities. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with a latitude & longitude grid at 10’ intervals plus margin ticks at 1’. The section has an index with separate lists of towns & settlements; rivers & other water features; mountain ranges, peaks, valleys, etc; parks, wildernesses & recreational areas.* Recreation:* less detailed mapping to provide a better overview of the state, still with relief shading but with colouring indicating different ownership or land use: national parks, wilderness areas, state lands or parks, military areas, etc. Places of interest & recreational facilities are highlighted. Each page of mapping has opposite it a page with a recreational guide, listing national or state parks, forests & wildlife areas, numerous & varied recreational facilities (boating, rafting, fishing, hunting, skiing, etc) all presented with brief descriptions & contact details. Campgrounds & RV parks are either included here, or listed separately page by page at the end of the section. Also provided are climate charts plus a key to the more detailed, landscape pages for the same area. * Regional:* an overview section which provides a map of the whole state, indexed & showing coverage of it in the Recreation section. Also included is mapping of the surrounding wider region with the neighbouring states, & of the whole US, each with a distance table to the state capital.* In this title:* the Recreational section has mapping at 1:862, 905 (with enlargements of the major urban areas) &

Includes:: in its guide pages lists of notable towns, museums, hiking trails, golf courses, etc. A comprehensive list of campgrounds & RV parks is at the end of this section. In the Landscape section additional pages at 1:157, 895 (2½ miles to 1 inch) cover San Francisco & the Bay Area, the LA conurbation, San Diego & its hinterl&, & the environs of Sacramento.



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Laminated & waterproof tourist road map of the southern part of California, with street plans of downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Barbara, & downtown San Diego, plus a more detailed road map of the LA conurbation. The map has relief shading & spot heights to show the topography, particularly the Sierra Nevada, with names of numerous peaks & ranges. National parks/protected areas & restricted military zones are clearly marked. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced local roads & indicates toll routes. The map highlights various places of interest, campsites & ranger stations, beaches, panoramic views, etc. Coverage extends from the Mexican border north to San Francisco. On the reverse are plans of downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Barbara, & downtown San Diego, showing subway stations, one way streets & car parks, places of interest, etc. A road map at 1:250, 000 shows the LA conurbation in greater detail. Both maps & all the plans are indexed, with lists of localities/streets, plus sights, public buildings, parks, places of interest, etc. Also included is a small map of USA showing the states & the time zones, plus information on southern California

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Southern California in a series of US state maps from the National Geographic with cartography from Mapquest. Coverage extends from San Diego north to San Francisco. City maps & enlargements cover the Los Angeles conurbation (including the Orange County & extending east beyond San Bernardino) with a street plan of downtown LA, the San Diego area with a street plan of downtown San Diego, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, Monterey Bay area, Fresno, Bakersfield & Oxnard
- Ventura, plus a scenic drive route along the Highway 1 from Monterey to Morro Bay. The map is printed on lightweight, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Maps in the NGS State Series clearly show each state’s national parks, forests & other protected areas, with topography indicated by subtle relief shading & plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, deserts, etc. Indian Reservations are also marked & various places of interest are highlighted, including historical or natural sites, visitor information centres, campsites, etc. Road network indicates toll roads, rest areas & services, & shows driving distances on main routes. Scenic roads are highlighted. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index lists both counties, shown on the maps with their administrative boundaries, & towns or cities. Each title

Includes:: several enlargements showing in greater detail local towns, national parks & other popular destination, all annotated with places of interest. Also provided are general notes about the state with descriptions of its main sights, a recommendation for a scenic drive, a table of services available in the local sites (both national parks & historical monuments), a calendar of local special events, a distance table & a climate chart.


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Southern California on a laminated & waterproof Easy-to-Fold map in a series of US state maps from Rand Mc Nally, the country’s leading publisher of road maps & street plans. Coverage extends from San Diego to beyond Fresno, with an inset extending it northwards along the coast to San Jose. Also included is Las Vegas in the neighbouring Nevada. On the reverse are enlargements of Los Angeles & vicinity, San Diego & vicinity, plus Joshua Tree National Park; street plans of downtown LA & San Diego; & maps of Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Fresno & Palm Springs. For clarity of road information Rand Mc Nally state maps present the road network on a plain background, with no or little topographic detail. Driving distances are indicated on all principal highways & on many local routes. National or state parks & other protected areas, Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones are highlighted & symbols indicate campsites, rest areas, various places of interest, etc. Each map shows local administrative boundaries with names of the counties, is indexed & gives geographical coordinates as margin ticks usually at 1° intervals. Rand Mc Nally state maps are available in two formats: double-sided Easy-to-Read maps with numerous enlargements for cities and/or most visited areas, & laminated Easy-to-Fold maps in a more handy format but with smaller print. TO SEE THE LIST OF RAND Mc NALLY STATE MAPS PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

California in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...

Lonely Planet knows California. This 5th edition guarantees adventures across the Golden State, whether you're tasting small-batch pinots in Sonoma, reliving the Gold Rush or cruising the last leg of Route 66 on the ultimate beach-bound road trip. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical & honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded Outdoors chapter covering 21 activities to get you closer to nature New Food chapter showcases California's best drinks & delicacies Green Index directs you to sustainable listing ...

This guide expertly divides California into touring areas
- one per chapter. The best of California is included, such as Los Angeles
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Designed for the independent traveller &, in particular, for the motorist, this map presents reliable & up-to-date road information. Airports, camp sites, lakes, national parks, scenic routes & principal places of interest are all highlighted on the map. It's also packed with practical information including inset environs maps of selected cities with major streets named, clearly numbered roads, driving distances & an index of towns & cities. ...

This guide covers all the highlights of the vast, varied, sun-drenched state, beginning with the Los Angeles beach communities, the fabulous Getty Center & the venues of the stars. Moving southward to Orange County`s affluent seaside towns, beautiful San Diego`s world-class museums & zoo at Balboa Park. Then north along the coast, jaw-dropping Big Sur scenery, moneyed Carmel & historic Monterey. On to San Francisco, a city of neighborhoods, & nearby Napa, Sonoma & Alexander Valleys. From here, the little traveled realm of the redwoods, preserved in magnificent Humboldt Redwoods State Park & Redwood National Park. Then to funky Mendocino overlooking the crashing sea, & tiny Guerneville, along the Russian River. Inl&, in the Sierra Nevada, old mining towns, ski resorts, & dazzling Lake Tahoe are explored. The book ends with a foray into the desert, anchored by Death Valley. ...

Travellers California gives the low-down on the highlights of the ' Golden State'
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