National Geographic The Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming (Close-Up, USA) [Folded Map] [Map]

National Geographic Society (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1998 | Series: National Geographic Close-Up Maps

National Geographic produced fifteen maps for the Close-up USA map set. These maps would definitely be of interest to people traveling throughout the United States on vacations. The maps cover fifteen different regions of the USA and are filled with notes and illustrations covering the history, geography and points of interest for the traveler to each region.

#1 Close-up USA: The Northwest Side A: This beautiful travel map covers the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. It is filled with notes and information on the history and points of interest of this region. It contains information on tourist activities and annual events held in different parts of these states. Side B: This side has a relief map of the region along with inset maps of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks, Glacier National park and Puget Sound. It contains information on these many parks along with each states points of interest and tourist attractions.

Product Details

• Map
• Publisher: National Geographic Society (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572624167
• ISBN-13: 978-1572624160
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,491,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars What one expects from National Geographic!, August 19, 2000

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Tom Janus (Burley, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic The Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming (Close-Up, USA) (Map)

This is a map that you can hang on the wall and oogle! (Well, one side at a time!) One side shows WA, OR, ID, MT, WY and features the great mountains, parks and forests of the region; they are in color on an otherwise white background. Surrounding areas are muted. The other side is titled: Parklands and the Pioneer Northwest, full of text and illustration, with a few smaller detailed maps (Puget Sound, Glacier, Yellowstone). The text is the briefest intro to the natural areas, in which local points of interest are indicated. Each state has its tourist office address and phone number listed. The map is oriented to the green side of your soul, rather than the urban side. Major and secondary arterials and cities, of course, are noted. There is not great detail, but then, this map does cover six states, not just one. Still, it is most useful for those looking to do the parks and outdoors. Note that the map, when folded, is about 6"x8", slightly different from your basic gas station map. A big plus is that the map is plasticized, so that it is very sturdy and can be rained on with impunity. A map that you will want to keep and show off to friends.