Calgary in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Moon Spotlight Calgary is a 75-page compact guide covering the best of Calgary`s sights, including the Calgary Zoo, Canada Olympic Park, & the Lacombe Corn Maze. Travel writer & photographer Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, & sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, & transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this popular Canadian destination. This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Western Canada. ...

Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Large, double-sided, indexed general map of California with an uncluttered appearance, & including inset maps of LA, San Francisco & Las Vegas. The state is divided into north & south sections, with a generous overlap, & coverage also

Includes:: a little of neighbouring western Nevada. The cartography is based on that by Reise Know-How (Rough Guides). They share the same basic geographic content, although there is a slight increase in scale of reproduction in this case, plus alterations to colouring & the presentation of the topography
- here with vivid relief shading rather than with contours & altitude tinting, & the omission of bathymetric tinting. Spot heights & selected peak elevations are marked, & highland ranges named. The clear road detail shows some minor roads, with intermediate driving distances marked on selected main routes. Railways & some major ferries are marked & symbols show airports, airfields & harbours. County boundaries & names are clearly marked, & national parks, reserves, protected areas, marine sanctuaries, reservations & restricted zones are shown, & further symbols indicate tourism features & landmarks such as rest areas, beaches, vineyards, archeological sites, campsites, waterfalls, dams, lighthouses, border crossings, UNESCO sites & selected places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30


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California on a double-sided, indexed road map from the German publishers Hildebr&, with street plans of central San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego, conurbation maps of SF & LA, plus a smaller scale road map of the whole state for route planning. The main map at approx. 1:700, 000 is divided between the two sides of the sheet, with a generous overlap. Topography is well presented by relief shading, spot heights (in metres) & bold colouring for national parks & forests. The map also indicates Indian Reservations & restricted entry military areas. Road network show free & toll highways, &

Includes:: selected small unpaved local roads. Driving distances (in miles) are marked on main roads & scenic routes are highlighted. The map shows various points of interest, including locations of campsites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map is indexed & its map legend

Includes:: English.A separate panel shows the whole of California & Nevada at a less detailed scale of 1:3, 000, 000 approx for easier route planning. Central San Francisco, Los Angeles, & San Diego are shown on street plans, & also provided are road maps of the LA conurbation (including Santa Monica, Long Beach & Pasadena) & of San Francisco – both show access to the international airports.



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California in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

California in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

California with southern Nevada at 1:800, 000 on a very large double-sided, indexed road map from Insight Guides with street plans of downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood & San Francisco, plus enlargements of the urban conurbations around the two cities. The map divided the state north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Each side also

Includes:: a separate overview map of a wider area: southern California with Arizona, southern Nevada & Utah; northern California with northern Nevada & Utah, Oregon & southern Idaho. The map provides a good picture of the state

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This is a new edition road map in this best-selling series, providing authoritative national, regional, city & state mapping for California from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The map provides reliable, up-to-date information including inset street maps for major cities. Airports, campsites & places of interest are all highlighted, with driving distances for ease of use. There is a useful touring section providing information such as an index of national parks, towns & cities, plus a fully indexed place & street name section. ...

Michelin USA California, Nevada Map 174 (scale: 1:1, 267, 000) part of Michelin`s br&-new US regional map series with bright green coverszooms in close for comprehensive coverage of California & Nevada, as well as western Utah & Arizona. It contains city maps for easy driving in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego & San Francisco. Michelin star-rated sights & a selection of not-to-be-missed annual events & festivals serve as inspiration for future road trips. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from multiple national parks for scenery & activities: Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Great Basin, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Redwood, Sequoia, Yosemite & Zion. The map

Includes:: a comprehensive index, a distance chart, & a multi-language legend in English & Spanish. Those travelling for business or pleasure, as well as locals travelling further afield, will appreciate Michelin`s high standard of clear & accurate mapping & the additional information on parks, events & points of interest to make the journey more enjoyable.

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