National Geographic United States Wall Map - Executive (43.5 X 30.5 In)

National Geographic Wall Maps offer a special glimpse into current and historical events, and they inform about the world and environment. Offered in a variety of styles and formats, these maps are excellent reference tools and a perfect addition to any home, business or school. There are a variety of map options to choose from, including the world, continents, countries and regions, the United States, history, nature and space.

Autorentext

Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.

Klappentext

Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's United States wall map is the standard by which other reference maps of the U.S. are measured.

Product Features:

• Antique-style "executive" color palette
• All 50 states with insets for Hawaiian Islands and Alaska plus inset showing relative size of Alaska
• Clearly defined state and country boundaries, cities, islands, national parks, and physical features
• Thousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areas
• Background shows mountain ranges and valleys in subtle shaded relief with mountain ranges labeled
• Major water bodies including rivers, lakes, gulfs, bays, straits, and ocean bathymetry
• Transportation routes including interstate highways, major state routes, airports, waterways, canals, and ferries

The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information. *

• Map Scale = 1:4,557,000
• Sheet Size = 43.5" x 30.5"*