National Geographic: United States Classic Enlarged Wall Map – Laminated (69.25 x 48 inches) (National Geographic Reference Map)

Price: $69.95
(as of Dec 20, 2023 04:12:44 UTC – Details)

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:

Signature Classic styling with bright, easy to read color palette with blue water and colorful state bordersAll 50 states with insets for Hawaiian Islands and Alaska plus inset showing relative size of AlaskaClearly defined state and country boundaries, cities, islands, national parks, and physical featuresThousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areasBackground shows mountain ranges and valleys in subtle shaded relief with mountain ranges labeled Major water bodies including rivers, lakes, gulfs, bays, straits, and ocean bathymetryTransportation routes including interstate highways, major state routes, airports, waterways, canals, and ferries

Enlarged maps provide an immersive experience in any home or office environment. The exceptional cartography is even easier to appreciate at the larger size. The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the frames can be much lighter and less expensive.

Map Scale = 1:2,815,000Sheet Size = 69.25″ x 48″

From the Publisher

National Geographic United States Maps

National Geographic Maps of the United States of America – Setting the highest standard for cartographic excellence

Since publishing its first map of the United States of America in 1923, National Geographic has been a global leader in the art and science of mapmaking. National Geographic’s unique cartographic style is defined by beautiful color palettes, proprietary typefaces, hand-drawn shaded relief, and carefully researched content. The attention to detail and accuracy is what really sets National Geographic apart from other mapmakers. Each map has been carefully compiled based upon the latest data sources and independent verification of road networks, place-names, and National Park boundaries. When this level of research is combined with great design, the result is the best line of U.S. maps currently available.

Wall Map Formats Paper: High-quality matte poster stock, printed in the USA Laminated: Plastic gloss lamination increases durability Poster size: 24″ x 36″, designed to fit precut poster frames Standard size: Approximately 30″ x 46″ Enlarged size: Approximately 48″ x 73 Mural size: Approximately 77″ x 110″, comes as three panels that mount using wallpaper glue

Four distinctive styles

Classic

The Classic style is the traditional National Geographic design that has been featured in many of the maps produced as supplements in the National Geographic Magazine over the years. Highlights include blue oceans with bathymetric contour steps, brightly-colored tint bands along country and state borders, and hand-drawn shaded relief. This style contains the highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, which minimizes distortion in midlatitudes with east-west orientation.

Executive

The Executive style is a perfect match for home and office décor as it pairs nicely with wood and leather furnishings. Featuring an antique, earth-tone color palette combined with up-to-date cartography, this has become National Geographic’s bestselling U.S. Map design. The subdued beige of the oceans combines nicely with the soft-colored tint bands along country and state borders. This style contains the highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, which minimizes distortion in midlatitudes with east-west orientation.

Decorator

The Decorator style is the brightest of the National Geographic U.S. Map designs and is perfect for kids’ bedrooms, classrooms, and those who want a pop of color on the wall. Featuring solid colors filling each state, pale blue oceans, and a black border around the whole image, this U.S. Map is beautiful and easy-to-read. This style contains the second highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, which minimizes distortion in midlatitudes with east-west orientation.

Explorer

The Explorer style is the most affordable option in the National Geographic U.S. Map product family. It is very similar to the Decorator style, featuring the brightest color palette of the U.S. Map designs. The Explorer is perfect for kids’ bedrooms and classrooms. Featuring solid colors filling each state, pale blue oceans, and a decorative grid-style border around the whole image, this U.S. Map is beautiful and easy-to-read. This style contains the second highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, which minimizes distortion in midlatitudes with east-west orientation.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Natl Geographic Society Maps; 2021st edition (June 1, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Map ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0792229878
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0792229872
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds