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Death Valley National Park (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map) Map – Folded Map, January 1, 2006
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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By
P. Karpenko
on July 2, 2010
The scale of this map is 1:165,000; if anyone can direct me towards a UTM roamer, slot or grid tool for that scale, I'll be unbelievably greatful, because I couldn't find one. The UTM grid and "GPS compatibility" are the selling points of the map, but in the absense of actual UTM tools they are but useless. The UTM grid lines are 5 kilometers apart, so I can put a position obtained from my GPS unit on the map only very approximately, say, within a half-kilometer circle, which may put me on the wrong side of a narrow canyon.
Other that that, the map is beautiful. Shading is nice, roads are well marked and road condition warnings are put at many points.
Other that that, the map is beautiful. Shading is nice, roads are well marked and road condition warnings are put at many points.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The Delite Rancher
VINE VOICE on April 12, 2009
The fact that this map is done through National Geographic says it all. All of the Trails Illustrated Maps are the golden standard. Sure you can get the USGS topographic maps, but you'd need dozens for an area the size of Death Valley and beyond that, they won't give you 'the big picture.' This map is especially designed for outdoor recreation. You get a road map at the visitor center but this is for hikers and off-roaders. The outdoors can be a rough place and Death Valley can be especially difficult. This map is built to survive America's hottest and driest weather. It is waterproof and tear resistant. For years, the 1996 edition has accompanied me on countless backpacking trips and 4x4 adventures. While it's now dirty as heck, it's as intact and functional as ever. This 2006 edition is a snazzy upgrade. For starters, it's significantly easier to read. Not just a bare-bones topographical map, mountain ranges are shaded under the contour lines. Additionally, roads are much easier to see. Paved roads and significant backroads are shaded in a way that makes them much easier to visually follow. I had to write all over my 1996 version to make sense of the roads and trails. Such customizing is mostly unnecessary with this new version. Since the 1990s, personal GPS units have become all the rage. In response, this new edition has a full UTM grid. The Park is split between the front and back of the map. Because of this, the scale is 1:165,000, so it's pretty easy to read. As with its predecessor, it gives good jurisdictional boundaries and icons show which services are available at particular locations. It also gives names and descriptions of backcountry roads, general rules, an annual temperature chart and list of important phone numbers.Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By
Giorgio Bellentani
on May 27, 2009
Planning a trip to Death Valley from Italy in not simple. Is not obvious search all point of interest and to plan the right way to see them. This Map is the best map and guide I found about it. Is easy to read and very detailed and you can found all information you need on it. A very good purchase.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Terry M.
on February 25, 2009
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Not only does this map provide adequate information for hiking and 4-wheeling, it lists many of the best trails and roads to spend you time on. It also provides park regulations and travel tips.
The map is printed on plastic rather than paper so it is waterproof and tear-resistant. This came in very handy on our President's Day trip as an inordinant amount of rain and snow fell while we were in Death Valley. At least we didn't have to worry about destroying the map while we were locating ourselves in the whiteout conditions.
The map is printed on plastic rather than paper so it is waterproof and tear-resistant. This came in very handy on our President's Day trip as an inordinant amount of rain and snow fell while we were in Death Valley. At least we didn't have to worry about destroying the map while we were locating ourselves in the whiteout conditions.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The Delite Rancher
VINE VOICE on April 12, 2009
The fact that this map is done through National Geographic says it all. All of the Trails Illustrated Maps are the golden standard. Sure you can get the USGS topographic maps, but you'd need dozens for an area the size of Death Valley and beyond that, they won't give you 'the big picture.' This map is especially designed for outdoor recreation. You get a road map at the visitor center but this is for hikers and off-roaders. The outdoors can be a rough place and Death Valley can be especially difficult. This map is built to survive America's hottest and driest weather. It is waterproof and tear resistant. For years, the 1996 edition has accompanied me on countless backpacking trips and 4x4 adventures. While it's now dirty as heck, it's as intact and functional as ever. This 2006 edition is a snazzy upgrade. For starters, it's significantly easier to read. Not just a bare-bones topographical map, mountain ranges are shaded under the contour lines. Additionally, roads are much easier to see. Paved roads and significant backroads are shaded in a way that makes them much easier to visually follow. I had to write all over my 1996 version to make sense of the roads and trails. Such customizing is mostly unnecessary with this new version. Since the 1990s, personal GPS units have become all the rage. In response, this new edition has a full UTM grid. The Park is split between the front and back of the map. Because of this, the scale is 1:165,000, so it's pretty easy to read. As with its predecessor, it gives good jurisdictional boundaries and icons show which services are available at particular locations. It also gives names and descriptions of backcountry roads, general rules, an annual temperature chart and list of important phone numbers.Read more ›
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Larry M Radbill
on April 5, 2013
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Not enough detail for hiking -- the scale just doesn't work. Too much detail for driving -- the park brochure works better for that.
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