Map No. 250, Cape Cod National Seashore, MA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Los Angeles Times book critic David L. Ulin has been holidaying in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, every summer since he was a boy. He knows the terrain inside out
- enough to identify the squalid underbelly of this allegedly idyllic location. His editing prowess is a perfect match for this fine volume. Features br&-new stories by David L Ulin, Ben Greenman, Lizzie Skurnick, Dana Cameron, Jedidiah Berry, Paul Tremblay, Vincent Mc Caffery, Seth Greenl&, Kaylie Jones, Adan Mansbach, Elyssa East, Fred Leebron, William Hastings & others.
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Cap Cod in Massachusetts on an indexed street plan from Rand Mc Nally in their extensive range of maps covering cities in the United States. The map provides street plans of three parts of the peninsula: the central part from West Hyannisport extending north-east to Campground Landing; the south-western tip around Falmouth, Woods Hole & Old Silver Beach; plus the northernmost tip with Provincetown. Other communities covered include Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Hyannis Port, Orleans, Sandwich, Truro & Yarmouth. Also provided is a road map covering the whole of Cape Cod with the adjoining mainland at 1:170, 000 approx, including Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Rand Mc Nally street plans provide coverage of cities with their outer suburbs, clearly indicating main traffic arteries: highways (distinguishing between free & toll access), plus primary & secondary routes. Road numbers and/or names are clearly displayed & exit numbers are indicated. Locations of service & rest areas are marked & one way streets are shown. Longer streets are annotated with block numbers for easier identification of addresses. The maps show railway, bus &, where appropriate, metro stations. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest including cultural & academic institutions, various municipal facilities, golf courses, etc. The plans have extensive street indexes, supplemented by lists of points of interest, parks & recreational areas, shopping malls, stations, schools, etc. Descriptions of individual titles indicate if an enlargement of the downtown area or any other additional features are also provided. ...

A model anchor, brass paperweight- the perfect desk accessory. When sailors were gone for months or even years their return was a joyful & festive occasion for family & friends. To announce a safe homecoming a small iron or brass anchor was displayed next to the family cottage entrance. The local priest or pastor often blessed these little anchors during church service before the sailor left for a new & uncertain voyage. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Historical map, based on old Argentinian naval charts, showing positions of numerous shipwrecks in the perilous waters around Tierra del Fuego, the Beagle Channel & around Cape Horn. Beautiful little drawings with names of lost ships indicate the type & size of the vessels: sailing ships, steamboats, modern ships, naval vessels, etc., & mark locations of the wrecks. On land the map shows historical lighthouses, gold mining settlements, gold mines & church missions. The map covers most of the Argentinian part of Tierra del Fuego, south of Cabo Peñas to the Beagle Channel, Isla de los Estados, Isla del Navarino & the small islands stretching southwards to Cape Horn. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only. In the margin is a long list of just some of the ships lost in these waters between 1643 & 1990. ...

Cape Peninsula on a double-sided, A2-size map stretching from the northern suburbs of Cape Town, with Robben Island shown as an inset. Relief is very effectively depicted by contours at 20m intervals, hill shading, & spot heights. Within the build-up areas colours distinguish residential districts, industrial zones, open public spaces, shopping districts, etc. Throughout the map an overprint highlights accommodation facilities from hotels to campsites, picnic areas, outdoor recreation centres incl. golf, paragliding & horse riding, beaches with watersport & diving facilities, bird watching areas, vineyards, view points, & other places of interest. Hiking paths are clearly marked. The map shows no geographical coordinates, but has an index listing all the major attractions & various facilities. ...

Cape Peninsula on a double-sided, handy A2-size map at 1:50, 000 with excellent presentation of the topography, the road network & hiking trails, numerous places of interest & recreational sites, GPS waypoints, etc. Coverage extends north beyond central Cape Town to the city ...

Cape Peninsula on a double-sided, handy A2-size map at 1:50, 000 with excellent presentation of the topography, the road network & hiking trails, numerous places of interest & recreational sites, GPS waypoints, etc. Coverage extends north beyond central Cape Town to the city’s northern districts &

Includes:: Robben Island shown as an inset. Relief is very effectively depicted by contours at 20m intervals, hill shading, altitude colouring & spot heights. Road network

Includes:: small local roads, indicates restricted access routes & shows driving distances on main & secondary roads. Many road junctions & other locations are annotated with GPS waypoints. Railway lines are shown with stations. The map shows numerous hiking trails & symbols highlight various places of interest, including beaches & locations for diving & various water sports, bird watching sites, wineries, etc. The index arranged by different types of activities or attractions. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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Cape Point & the southern half of the Cape Peninsula & the Table Mountain National Park including Simon’s Town, on a double-sided, contoured, GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from Slingsby Maps with hiking trails & a wealth of other tourist information. The map has contours at 5m intervals, enhanced by additional colouring for woodlands & sandy areas, with numerous spot heights & names of various topographic features. Boundaries of nature protective areas & restricted entry zones are clearly marked. Road network indicates private roads with or without public access, signposts, parking areas, etc. Hiking trails are annotated with distances & walking times, & show approved or not recommended sections. Extensive overprint highlights numerous facilities & places of interest including drinking water points, viewpoints, sport & recreational sites, best animal watching places, campsites & other tourist accommodation, restaurants, etc. The map has numerous GPS waypoints for road junctions & other important locations, plus UTM grid lines at 200m intervals & latitude/longitude lines at 1’ intervals. The map, researched & drawn by Peter Slingsby
- renowned environmental educator & cartographer, is illustrated by colour photos of local fauna & flora & has additional notes with tips for visitors.
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Cape Region of South Africa, including the whole of the Garden Route, at 1:500, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed road map with a street plan of Cape Town & a map of the Cape Peninsula, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet, & divides the region east/west. On the western part coverage within the Western Cape Province extends north along the Atlantic coast to just beyond Bitterfontein & 31° latitude, &

Includes:: part of the Northern Cape Province with the Hantamdberg, Roggeveldberge & Komsberge mountains & the Tankwa-Karoo National Park. The eastern half of the map extends beyond Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown & inland to Karoo National Park & Camdeboo NP & Mountain Zebra NP. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes & names mountain ranges. The map also shows salt lakes & seasonal rivers, etc. Road network

Includes:: untarred local roads & selected 4WD tracks, & shows driving distances on main & many secondary routes. Railways are included & local airfields are also marked. National parks, game reserves & other protected areas are prominently marked. Symbols highlight numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological sites, hot springs & caves, viewpoints, beaches, wine growing regions, etc. Also shown are locations of selected campsites. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines drawn at 30’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are a large clear street plan of Cape Town central districts plus a regional map at 1:200, 000 showing the city with the Cape Peninsula. Both show various places of interest.





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