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Malaren

This map of Malaren in 1:50, 000 is part of a series of topographic maps from Norstedts Kartforlaget which includes 28 outdoor maps covering the mountain areas and popular recreation areas in southern Sweden. The maps in this series have a new look and are printed on a durable and water resistant paper. Cartography, material and printing quality provides clear and easy to read maps ideal for hiking, canoeing and mountain tours. Each map presents an accurate topography which describes local footpaths, cycle or ski routes, sport and recreational facilities, places of interest, places to stay and eat, viewpoints.The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading and graphics for rocky outcrops and boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land
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This map of Malaren in 1:50, 000 is part of a series of topographic maps from Norstedts Kartforlaget which

Includes:: 28 outdoor maps covering the mountain areas & popular recreation areas in southern Sweden. The maps in this series have a new look & are printed on a durable & water resistant paper. Cartography, material & printing quality provides clear & easy to read maps ideal for hiking, canoeing & mountain tours. Each map presents an accurate topography which describes local footpaths, cycle or ski routes, sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, places to stay & eat, viewpoints. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). The maps have a 2-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The mountain region is covered– from Riksgränsen in the north to Sälen in the south – in the unique scale of 1:75 000 & adapted to hiking trails. The Kungsleden trail is specially marked with information about distance & approximate hiking time for different stages. The maps for southern Sweden cover popular recreation areas on the east- & west coast in the scale – 1:50 000. To see the list of the other titles in this series, please click on the series link.

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Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.

Hiking - An outdoor activity envolving walking in nature

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water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.

Graphics - A general term for visual aspects of an item/display

Quality - An object that has quality is superior in function and finish than a less quality object.

Km - Kilometre. A unit of measurement equal to 1000 metres.

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

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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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