USA on three route planning maps at 1:2, 600, 000 from Rand Mc Nally, with additional more detailed coverage of New Engl&, plus an overview map of the whole country showing interstate highways & connecting main road. All provide an excellent base for planning longer trips across several states or geographical regions of USA. The three maps covering the Eastern, Central & Western states present the road network on a clear white base with colouring used to highlight national parks & other protected areas plus Indian Reservations. Road network indicates toll routes & shows free interstate highways with rest areas. State & provincial highways are clearly numbered & most roads show intermediate distances. Topographic information is provided by names of mountain ranges & other geographic features. The maps clearly show state & time zone boundaries, & indicate which urban areas are presented on the reverse in greater detail. Each map is indexed & has a mileage chart. The New England map, at a larger scale of 1:564, 000, has similar cartography but with more detailed presentation of the road network. The US Interstate map shows the network of interstate & principal highways across the whole country, with on the reverse a comprehensive distance table, a mileage & driving time map, plus other useful tourist information. For more information, including city area enlargements included on the Eastern, Central, Western & New England maps, please see the individual descriptions. ...

US state maps from Rand Mc Nally, the country’s leading publisher of road maps & street plans, available in two formats: double-sided Easy-to-Read maps with numerous enlargements for cities and/or most visited areas, & laminated Easy-to-Fold maps in a more handy format but with smaller print. For clarity of road information the maps present the road network on a plain background, with no or little topographic detail. Driving distances are indicated on all principal highways & on many local routes. National or state parks & other protected areas, Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones are highlighted & symbols indicate campsites, rest areas, various places of interest, etc. Each map shows local administrative boundaries with names of the counties, is indexed & gives geographical coordinates as margin ticks usually at 1° intervals. EASY-TO-READ maps: the state is divided between the two sides of the map & has place names in larger print size than found on other similar maps. Each title also

Includes:: several enlargements for main urban areas and/or popular destinations such as national parks, as listed in the map’s individual description, plus a distance table & a mileage/driving times map of the state.EASY-TO-FOLD maps: laminated & waterproof versions, allowing you to mark your route & then wipe the surface clean for further use, with the states shown at a much reduced scale to fit onto a more compact size, double-sided map. Mapping is a described above, but with some smaller towns & local roads not shown. Enlargements follow the Easy-to-Read versions, but again with less detail shown on them, & those covering smaller locations are not included. Print size is noticeably smaller.

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Extensive range of street plans from one of the US main cartographic publishers, Rand Mc Nally, covering cities with their outer suburbs & prominently highlighting principal traffic arteries & connecting main streets. Railway & subway stations are marked. Many titles include a more detailed plan of the downtown area and/or a road map of the city & vicinity, as indicated in their individual descriptions. Rand Mc Nally are currently changing the cartography of their street plans to a more “ European” style. In many titles streets are now shown by parallel lines, providing a much clearer, easier to read presentation. Better use of colouring indicates different types of land use and/or institutions (parks, shopping centres, academic institutions, etc) &, in most titles, different administrative units. More streets are annotated with block numbers. Some new editions still retain the traditional American presentation of streets by a single line, but with more prominent marking for various institutions, facilities & places of interest. The sample showing “typical cartography” which accompanies each title indicates which style of presentation is used. ...

Beautifully detailed laminated 94x 148cm (37”x 58”) physical wall map of the United States of America at a scale of 1:3, 500, 000. The cartography shows relief through a highly detailed shading & terrain differentiation is shown through variations in colouring, giving the mapping an almost 3-dimensional feel. The map displays state boundaries; state capitals; major cities; glaciers; mountain ranges; rivers & lakes; as well as urban areas; important roads, & railroads. About this series: Located on the corner of Main & Central in downtown Medford, Oregon since 1986, Raven has become the quintessential small company with a big reputation. Every map is created with attention to accuracy & elegance, from gathering the base information to the final color adjustment on the printing press. ...

Beautifully detailed 94x 148cm (37”x 58”) physical wall map of the United States of America at a scale of 1:3, 500, 000. The cartography shows relief through a highly detailed shading & terrain differentiation is shown through variations in colouring, giving the mapping an almost 3-dimensional feel. The map displays state boundaries; state capitals; major cities; glaciers; mountain ranges; rivers & lakes; as well as urban areas; important roads, & railroads. About this series: Located on the corner of Main & Central in downtown Medford, Oregon since 1986, Raven has become the quintessential small company with a big reputation. Every map is created with attention to accuracy & elegance, from gathering the base information to the final color adjustment on the printing press. ...

Light, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed regional maps of USA from Reise Know-How’s highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, combining detailed presentation of the road network with topographic & tourist information. Altitude colouring with spot heights shows each region’s topography, with national parks & other protected areas, as well as American Indian Reservations & restricted entry zones clearly marked. Road network indicates toll roads & scenic routes. Driving distances are shown in miles. Railways &, where appropriate, ferry routes are marked. The maps show both names & boundaries of states andl counties. Symbols highlight a variety of places of interest, including historical sites, amusement parks, natural features, golf courses & wintersport areas, etc. Each map is double-sided,

Includes:: an index of localities, & has a latitude & longitude grid. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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USA: The Essential Geography of the United States of America Map at 1:4, 000, 000 from Imus Geographics is designed to present the country with the division into states, geographical features such as the Rockies or the Appalachians, national parks & other protected area, Indian reservations, as well as the network of main roads. Alaska (at 1:9, 000, 000) & Hawaii (scale as the main map) are shown as insets. The base map has relief shading based on the satellite imagery, clearly showing the country’s topography with plenty of names of geographical features such as mountain ranges, etc. Peak heights are shown in feet. Colouring indicates forested regions & the map shows boundaries of national parks/forest/other protected areas & Indian reservations. State boundaries are prominently marked. Road network shows principal national & state highways & selected local connections. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2° intervals. Extensive index on the reverse has separate lists locations grouped as: land & water, points of interest & populated places.A small inset presents USA with other areas under the US administration, from Guam & the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific to Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a wall map, on paper or encapsulated. ...

USA in an excellent road atlas from Hema providing continuous coast-to-coast coverage of the whole country at 1:1, 000, 000 rather than mapping at scales adjusted to the size of each state. Enlargements for the Northeast Corridor & main urban conurbations, extensive introductory section, GPS coordinates on all the maps & very clear cartography make this atlas an exceptionally well designed publication. The whole country is covered by continuous mapping at 1:1, 000, 000, using clear cartography with fine relief shading & plenty of topographic information provided by names of mountain ranges, peaks & passes. Colouring highlights national & state parks or forests, Indian reservations & restricted entry military areas. Different types of roads are well differentiated & numbered, with main highways clearly annotated with service & rest areas. The maps also show railway lines & local airports. State & county boundaries are marked, as well as time zones. Numerous places of interest are prominently highlighted and/or indicated by an extensive range of symbols. GPS coordinates are provided by latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30 ...

USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps from the National Geographic in their Trails Illustrated imprint. Cartography is based on the US official topographic survey, with additional trails, campsites, etc, plus tourist information. Most titles are now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. The maps highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Most maps are double-sided to give maximum coverage of the chosen area or to include additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.
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The western half of USA at 1:2, 300, 000 on a double-sided, indexed map with enlargements for the environs of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver & San Antonio. Coverage extends east to Oklahoma City & Houston. The map has bright altitude colouring to show the topography & presents the road network clearly highlighting main interstate freeways. National or state parks, Indian reservations & military areas are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2° Enlargement show in greater detail the environs of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver & San Antonio. To see other regional titles from ITMB covering USA please click on the series link. ...