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Iceland: National Geographic: Adventure Map (National Geographic: Adventure Map (3302)) Map – Folded Map, January 1, 2011
Iceland: National Geographic: Adventure Map (National Geographic: Adventure Map (3302)) [Folded Map]
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Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, 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. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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M. Pena
on March 23, 2012
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On two occasions while driving in Iceland this map cost me hours. Route 52 immediately North of Thingvellir National Park is not a "surfaced main road", it's a very rough dirt road that was closed when I got to it.
Neither is route 54 East of Stykkisholmur a "surfaced main road". It's an even worse dirt road pocked marked with holes, and is dangerous on the part where it ascends around a fjord.
I'm really disappointed with NatGeo on how shoddy this map is, and I have no choice but to avoid the brand for map purchases. Supposed I was running out of gas, or was trying to avoid a snowstorm? Errors like this can be fatal.
By comparison the International Travel Maps brand for Iceland accurately portrays both of those roads as 'unpaved'. The sponsored hotel maps you pick at reception desks also portrayed those roads as unpaved.
I made the mistake of putting too much stock in the NatGeo brand and assumed their version was the most up to date and accurate. I won't make that mistake again.
Neither is route 54 East of Stykkisholmur a "surfaced main road". It's an even worse dirt road pocked marked with holes, and is dangerous on the part where it ascends around a fjord.
I'm really disappointed with NatGeo on how shoddy this map is, and I have no choice but to avoid the brand for map purchases. Supposed I was running out of gas, or was trying to avoid a snowstorm? Errors like this can be fatal.
By comparison the International Travel Maps brand for Iceland accurately portrays both of those roads as 'unpaved'. The sponsored hotel maps you pick at reception desks also portrayed those roads as unpaved.
I made the mistake of putting too much stock in the NatGeo brand and assumed their version was the most up to date and accurate. I won't make that mistake again.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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David
on July 23, 2014
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I just got back from a week long trip to Iceland that involved quite a bit of driving. We drove extensively through the southern part of the country (to Vik), through the Reykjavík-Keflavík area and also the western part of the country north of the Reykjavík area (to Snaefellsjoekull).
I read the reviews of this map (obviously not closely enough) before I purchased it and thought that the negative reviews were perhaps due to folks needing more detail on minor roads and the like. We would be sticking to well established roads so i thought there would be no problems for us. After all if it's a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC map, they're experts in adventure right? And this is called an ADVENTURE MAP so I didn't expect major flaws in the map when it came to the main roads. I was wrong.
On several occasions we were disappointed with the lack of detail in the map, that's a small headache and a problem but when driving in a country like Iceland you should expect some flaws as roads do change etc.. the minor stuff we didn't have a problem with and we figured things out as we went. What is unacceptable is that there are main roads on this map that are listed COMPLETELY OFF THE MARK from where they really are located. The inaccuracies cost us dearly one day as we wasted nearly half the day trying to get back on track after being thrown off course because of the map.
If you are planning a trip to Iceland that involves driving do yourself a favor and purchase a different map.
I read the reviews of this map (obviously not closely enough) before I purchased it and thought that the negative reviews were perhaps due to folks needing more detail on minor roads and the like. We would be sticking to well established roads so i thought there would be no problems for us. After all if it's a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC map, they're experts in adventure right? And this is called an ADVENTURE MAP so I didn't expect major flaws in the map when it came to the main roads. I was wrong.
On several occasions we were disappointed with the lack of detail in the map, that's a small headache and a problem but when driving in a country like Iceland you should expect some flaws as roads do change etc.. the minor stuff we didn't have a problem with and we figured things out as we went. What is unacceptable is that there are main roads on this map that are listed COMPLETELY OFF THE MARK from where they really are located. The inaccuracies cost us dearly one day as we wasted nearly half the day trying to get back on track after being thrown off course because of the map.
If you are planning a trip to Iceland that involves driving do yourself a favor and purchase a different map.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Vic
on September 2, 2013
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Most maps in travel guides are too small and hard to "connect" between different areas. Having a big map that puts all the pieces together and is impervious to weather is a great plus to international travel! It never left the dashboard of the car on our recent trip to Iceland.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Avner Leon
on February 1, 2013
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This is a very detailed map that aided me in planning and executing my family's dream vacation. And, it's waterproof!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Duane Braun
on June 22, 2014
Has all the basic features for road travel in Iceland. Waterproof paper good for the wet Icelandic weather. As usual will all such maps, some roads are incorrect in places with regard to their surface (gravel versus paved). Just got to talk to the locals about local conditions. Having to the flip the map over to view one-half of the island or the other is a minor irritant, there is considerable overlap of the area covered by each side so when one is traveling there isn't really an "edge match" problem. Some topographic details are incorrect, the contour interval noted is 200 meters while the actual contour interval is 100 meters and many spot elevations don't match the contours nearby.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Klipspringer
on March 24, 2014
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As one might expect from National Geographic, this map is extremely well done. It is printed on a Tyvek (plastic-type) material that is waterproof and resists tearing. It is a very large map, allowing a great amount of detail. My trip to Iceland is still a couple of months away, but I have been able to trace my intended route down to the smallest, most out-of-the way village or attraction. It should prove equally enjoyable after the trip, to relive our routes and coordinate photos taken. Well worth the small investment.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Roger Spaulding
on August 5, 2014
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I am currently using this map while bicycling around the island.
Here are my issues with the map:
1) I consistently find the distances listed do not agree with those listed on the road signs. The signed distances are accurate , the distances listed on the map are usually inflated.
2) The visual or spatial depictions are often wrong. A road intersection that is depicted as being very close to an earlier intersection is sometimes several kilometers distant.
3) The bigger towns seemed to be listed correctly on the map. For smaller features and landmarks, the places listed on the map are just not there. Conversely, things and places I find on the ground are not listed on the map.
Caveat emptor.
Here are my issues with the map:
1) I consistently find the distances listed do not agree with those listed on the road signs. The signed distances are accurate , the distances listed on the map are usually inflated.
2) The visual or spatial depictions are often wrong. A road intersection that is depicted as being very close to an earlier intersection is sometimes several kilometers distant.
3) The bigger towns seemed to be listed correctly on the map. For smaller features and landmarks, the places listed on the map are just not there. Conversely, things and places I find on the ground are not listed on the map.
Caveat emptor.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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bellacarta
on June 14, 2014
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Had an awesome trip to Iceland, largely thanks to this map! First of all, it is extremely durable and best of all - it is to fold up! Its not like those paper maps that you can never get folded again, or they tear the first time you fold them.
We went all over the West Fjords, Western and South portions of Iceland using these maps and they were more accurate and easy to use than the Garmin GPS. Really very pleased, I would recommend this map to anyone planning a trip.
We went all over the West Fjords, Western and South portions of Iceland using these maps and they were more accurate and easy to use than the Garmin GPS. Really very pleased, I would recommend this map to anyone planning a trip.
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