Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas [Paperback]

Benchmark Maps (Firm) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

Oregon is the home of Benchmark Maps. Our love and high-regard for this beautiful state is on proud display on every page of this atlas. Over 150,000 copies have been sold since its introduction in 1998...an acceptance that has made this atlas one of the most successful Oregon map products ever. The new 4th edition has improvements has insure its continued success. Benchmark s field-checked Landscape MapsTM are now 10% larger and show ground-cover detail at a very high-resolution. It s easy to see, at-a-glance, whether an area is forested, cultivated, marshland, desert, or scrubland. This feature is ideal for the person who wants to know the most about an area being visited beforehand. Along with the all-new Landscape MapsTM, Benchmark has extensively revised the Portland Metro area map. Of course, the atlas still has features people love; a complete Recreation Guide, page-to-page overlap and legendary accuracy, features that assure this atlas will continue winning accolades for many years to come.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This new atlas...is scaled better, contains more information and seems more accurate. A cursory spot check points to Benchmark s exhaustive attention to detail. --Bill Monroe, The Oregonian (Portland)

About the Author

Benchmark Maps publish a line of state road atlases that include landscape and physical features of the topography, along with road and recreation information. Benchmark state atlases are created for people who need an authoritative reference to the natural beauty, culture, and history of the American West. Nowhere else will the camper, boater, traveler, or armchair explorer find a more comprehensive guide and travel companion. At the heart of the atlases are the richly detailed Landscape Maps™, compiled by skilled cartographers using the latest digital technologies. They are simply the clearest, the most beautiful, and the most up to date of any now published.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Benchmark Maps (Firm); 4 edition (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929591623
• ISBN-13: 978-0929591629
• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Education & Reference > Atlases & Maps > Atlases
  • #39 in Books > Education & Reference > Atlases & Maps > World
  • #85 in Books > Travel > United States > Regions > West

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best road atlas, July 15, 2010

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Mark J. Tierney (Bandon OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas (Paperback)

The Benchmark series of road atlases, which now cover most of the western states, have--in my opinion--nudged out the older de Lorme maps as the best guide to where you're going and what your choices are when you hit the road. The de Lorme series uses contour lines where the Benchmarks use color and shading to show topography, and since the former is a bit more precise I might prefer the de Lorme if I were on foot. But for traveling by vehicle, the Benchmarks win handily for their clearer depictions of the roads, and more accurate indication of where particular roads rank in the hierarchy--so you know whether you will be turning onto a paved two-lane with painted median or a one-lane gravel road which might be miles of muck or dust, depending on the weather. (If you are venturing way out on the unpaved roads, however, you should be aware that Benchmarks are no substitute for the more detailed BLM/NFS maps with road numbers and section grids.)

My hobby and passion is motorcycle touring, and I am always looking for the interesting, new-to-me roads less traveled. Though they (like the de Lormes) take up a lot of space, especially on a bike, Benchmarks are the tool of choice for me. Good maps contain a massive wealth of information. They repay close scrutiny. I like to "read" mine in the tent at night when I am on the road, reviewing where I've been and savoring the options for tomorrow's adventure.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surviving the Oregon Roads and Trails, November 13, 2009

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Merle L. Simmons (Oakland, Or USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas (Paperback)

Good morning to all who put together the new "Benchmark" Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas, 4th Edition.

The frustrations I encountered with previous and existing maping systems were that most of the time you could not know exactly were you were, or how to get to some place just using the map or GPS units due to lack of GPS co-ordinates, road I.D. and or identifieable exits. This atlas certainly does a good job of correcting this problem. Due to limited space on any atlas it is difficult to I.D. all roads and trails; but I find that I can locate an area quite well in the manner you have displayed. I would like to see more mileage markers on the landscape maps, as these are the pages I live with when backroading. When an emergency arises and you are between distant points, when there are no GPS co-ordinates the shortest and fastest routes are important. I would also like to see a comprhensive emergency page included that would guide drivers who are unfamiliar with the state how to prepare for the worst, and unforseen circumstances that can arise unespectedly i.e. appropriaate vehicle, food, tires, fuel, clothing, mapping systems and equipment, and when to drive or not drive in certain areas.

Thanks again for going the extra mile of effort,design and quality of info to make this atlas the best I have experienced. I recommend it be a part of the emergency survival kit.

Thanks again for a job well done, Merle Simmons

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It, December 5, 2011

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Joey - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas (Paperback)

This atlas is a must for anyone who plans there outings or just wants to explore the outer limits of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Its very well detailed. Indexed well so its easy to find the area your looking for.