
Mount Roraima & the surrounding area on an informative map with a selection of maps, diagrams, notes & drawings presenting local geography, geology, flora & fauna, history of exploration, etc, of this fascinating region which inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write The Lost World. Most of one side is occupied by a map at 1:100, 000 approx, using satellite imagery as a base with colouring indicating tepui summit surface, forests & savannah vegetation. The map shows rivers & seasonal streams, & has overprint highlighting Mt Roraima & Mt Kukenan Trails, hotels, campsites & refuges, symbols, plus prevailing winds.A more general map at 1:2, 175, 000 shows the Canaima National Park & the area west of Mt Roraima. On both sides a series of further maps, diagrams, drawings, photos & information panels deal with various aspects of the area, including its fauna & flora, history of exploration, etc.