
Northern Yucatan on a waterproof & tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map from the NGS, with street plans of central Cancún & Mérida, plus ground plans, photos & descriptions of its main Maya remains. Topography is shown by contours at 25m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights & graphics for marshlands to provide a very clear presentation of the terrain. Additional colouring shows forested areas. National parks & other protected areas are prominently marked. Graded presentation of the road network distinguishes between gravel & dirt roads. Locations of fuel supplies are shown; no driving distances are indicated. Railway lines are shown & local airports & ferry routes to Cozumel are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, prominently indicating the area’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites. Along the coast beaches, diving & snorkeling sites, & other sport & recreational places are also marked. The map has both a UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks at intervals of 15’. A short index lists only protected areas. Map legend is in English & Spanish. Street plans cover central areas of Cancún (1:25, 000) & Mérida (1:30, 000), highlighting various facilities & places of interest. The whole of the reverse side of the map is devoted to the presentation of the region’s main Maya remains: Chichén Itzá, Cobá, Uxmal, El Rey, Ek’ Balam, Tulum, & San Gervasio. Each site is presented with a ground plan, a photograph of some of the remains & a description. Also provided are brief notes on various periods of Maya history.