Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50, 000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information featured on topographic mapping at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites & mountain refuges. On more recent editions some GRs, the official long-distance hiking routes, are also marked (although not as clearly as on hiking maps from other publishers). Each map covers 29.5x 18.5 km (with adjustments in the border or coastal areas). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only.HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT 50K MAP: all the titles in CNIG’s 200K Provincial Road Maps series at 1:200, 000 are overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 maps & can be used to see the area covered by each 50K title. TO SEE THE LIST OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.PLEASE NOTE
- MAP TITLES: the grids shown on our website serve both the civilian & the military 1:50, 000 topographic series. Although the areas covered by maps in both series are identical (apart from some border or coastal sheets), occasionally map titles differ – only one title is shown on the grid, usually the military one. In Galicia, the Basque country & in the Catalan speaking areas the tendency now is to use local place names rather than the often better known Castilian ones. Where possible, both versions are included in our titles. Map titles listed on our website are based on information received by us at the time of publication, but sometimes maps arrive showing a completely different title! As long as the map number is as ordered, the correct map has been supplied.
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The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

The Aegean island of Sikinos at 1:25, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map from Anavasi, with five recommended hiking trail & places of interest annotated with useful tips. Contours at 20m intervals & hill shading show the topography. The map indicates dirt roads in poor condition & shows location of petrol stations plus distances on main roads. Local paths distinguish between cart tracks & well defined, narrow or faint footpaths. Symbols highlight various landmarks & places of interest including campsites, beaches, historical remains, etc. The map has a 1km UTM grid plus latitude/longitude margin ticks & crosshairs at 1’. On the reverse, a simplified map of the island without contours highlights five recommenced hiking trails, annotated in various places with useful notes. Map legend & all the text include English. To see which other Greek islands are covered by maps from Anavasi, please click on the series link. ...

Road Edition maps are produced in co-operation with the Hellenic Army Geographical Service, the national survey organisation. The maps have contours with colour altitude tints. All the place names are shown in both Greek & Roman script. Road classification distinguishes between unsurfaced roads of good & poor quality. Tourist information

Includes:: scenic routes, petrol stations, archaeological sites, campsites, beaches, etc. Brief descriptions, in Greek & English, illustrate some of the interesting aspects of each isl&. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse, there are lists of various types of accommodation from hotels to private rooms. Please note: deliveries from Road Editions are not very reliable. For titles currently not in stock it may be advisable to choose a map from another publisher.



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Sikinos at 1:15, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Many titles include a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* on the reverse is general information about the isl&, plus descriptions of ten hiking trails. ...

Sikkim Himalaya on a detailed 1:150, 000 map from the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, with its monochrome presentation providing, on close inspection, far more detail than on other, more colorful maps. The cartography is in black & white with brown relief shading, contours at 100m intervals, spot heights for peaks & passes, names of peaks & glaciers, & graphics to show various types of terrain & vegetation: rock, moraine, scree, forests, scrub, lakes & waterfalls. Settlements, roads & tracks are shown, as well as international & provincial boundaries. Coverage extends south to Darjeeling, & within Nepal to the western edge of the Kanchenjunga Glacier. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 5`. Map legend

Includes:: Englis

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This is the true story of Sikkim, a tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas that survived the end of the British Empire only to be annexed by India in 1975. It tells the remarkable tale of Thondup Namgyal, the last King of Sikkim, & his American wife, Hope Cooke, thrust unwittingly into the spotlight as they sought support for Sikkim`s independence after their `fairytale` wedding in 1963. As tensions between India & China spilled over into war in the Himalayas, Sikkim became a pawn in the Cold War in Asia during the 1960s & 1970s. Rumours circulated that Hope was a CIA spy. Meanwhile, a shadowy Scottish adventuress, the Kazini of Chakung, married to Sikkim`s leading political figure, coordinated opposition to the Palace. As the world`s major powers jostled for regional supremacy during the early 1970s Sikkim & its ruling family never stood a chance. On the eve of declaring an Emergency across India, Indira Gandhi outwitted everyone to bring down the curtain on the 300 year-old Namgyal dynasty. Based on interviews & archive research, as well as a retracing of a journey the author`s grandfather made in 1922, this is a thrilling, romantic & informative glimpse of a real-life Shangri-La. ...

This is the true story of Sikkim, a tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas that survived the end of the British Empire only to be annexed by India in 1975. It tells the remarkable tale of Thondup Namgyal, the last King of Sikkim, & his American wife, Hope Cooke, thrust unwittingly into the spotlight as they sought support for Sikkim`s independence after their `fairytale` wedding in 1963. As tensions between India & China spilled over into war in the Himalayas, Sikkim became a pawn in the Cold War in Asia during the 1960s & 1970s. Rumours circulated that Hope was a CIA spy. Meanwhile, a shadowy Scottish adventuress, the Kazini of Chakung, married to Sikkim`s leading political figure, coordinated opposition to the Palace. As the world`s major powers jostled for regional supremacy during the early 1970s Sikkim & its ruling family never stood a chance. On the eve of declaring an Emergency across India, Indira Gandhi outwitted everyone to bring down the curtain on the 300 year-old Namgyal dynasty. Based on interviews & archive research, as well as a retracing of a journey the author`s grandfather made in 1922, this is a thrilling, romantic & informative glimpse of a real-life Shangri-La. ...

The Sikles Trek from Pokhara north-eastwards into the southern part of the Annapurna Conservation Area presented by Nepa Maps on a map at 1:50, 000 with highlighting for the main trail & other trekking routes in the region between Pohkara, Besi Sahar & Sikles. Contour lines are at 40m intervals & the map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at 2’30” intervals. The index lists places, passes & lakes. On the inside cover are stage-by-stage distances & timings for two main routes in this area. Titles in this Nepa Maps series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring & graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers & mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams & lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers & lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes & numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest & tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed & include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English & heights are given in metres. To see other titles in this series please click in the series link. ...

This title deals with globalisation as seen through the attack on Sila, an immigrant waiter. Paris, June 1995. In a luxury ...