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Flinders Ranges in South Australia on a waterproof and tear-resistant map at 1:400, 000 from Hema showing locations with tourist accommodation and other facilities, plus on the reverse enlargements of the three most visited areas, a table of facilities in national parks, etc.On one side a map at 1:400, 000 covers the Flinders Ranges, including Gammon Ranges and Mount Remarkable. Topography is shown by relief shading, with colours and graphics indicating various types of terrain and highlighting national parks, protected areas, aboriginal lands, etc. A special feature of Hema’s mapping of the Outback is the presentation of roads and tracks, distinguishing between those plotted by the publishers themselves and others taken from the country’s topographic survey data. A wide range
of symbols highlight various facilities including accommodation, campsites, different types of fuel supplies, general stores and meals, medical facilities, etc, many shown with opening hours and/or phone numbers. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 15’ intervals. An index of localities is next to the map. On the reverse there are enlargements fshowing in greater detail the three main national parks in the area: Mt Remarkable NP at 1:125, 000, Gammon Ranges NP at 1:250, 000 and Flinders Ranges NP at 1:200, 000, indicating main hiking tracks, ranger stations and tourist facilities. The map also provides descriptions of principal places of interest, a table of facilities in all the national parks, and lists of useful contact addresses.To see other titles in Hema’s series
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Flinders Ranges in South Australia on a waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:400, 000 from Hema showing locations with tourist accommodation & other facilities, plus on the reverse enlargements of the three most visited areas, a table of facilities in national parks, etc. On one side a map at 1:400, 000 covers the Flinders Ranges, including Gammon Ranges & Mount Remarkable. Topography is shown by relief shading, with colours & graphics indicating various types of terrain & highlighting national parks, protected areas, aboriginal lands, etc. A special feature of Hema’s mapping of the Outback is the presentation of roads & tracks, distinguishing between those plotted by the publishers themselves & others taken from the country’s topographic survey data. A wide range of symbols highlight various facilities including accommodation, campsites, different types of fuel supplies, general stores & meals, medical facilities, etc, many shown with opening hours and/or phone numbers. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15’ intervals. An index of localities is next to the map. On the reverse there are enlargements fshowing in greater detail the three main national parks in the area: Mt Remarkable NP at 1:125, 000, Gammon Ranges NP at 1:250, 000 & Flinders Ranges NP at 1:200, 000, indicating main hiking tracks, ranger stations & tourist facilities. The map also provides descriptions of principal places of interest, a table of facilities in all the national parks, & lists of useful contact addresses. To see other titles in Hema’s series of regional maps of Australia please click on the series grid.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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