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Streetwise USA Road Map - Laminated Major Highway Map of the United States

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The item description doesn't tell you how big the map is when unfolded. I was surprised to find that the entire United States is displayed on a sheet that is barely bigger than a legal size sheet of paper. The map itself is only 9 1/2 inches from east to west -- I can cover the entire map with my outstretched hand. Thus the crowded Northeast section of the country is so small and packed with data that you'll probably need a magnifier to see much. And in such a small size, there is almost no detail; the only highways marked are the major interstates. If you aren't sure that Nebraska is north of Kansas or that Idaho is east of Oregon, this might be what you need. Otherwise, I suggest looking for something larger and with some useful detail.

I like this map because it's waterproof and easy to fold, compact and convenient. I keep it in my backpack even though I have a portable GPS because you never know when satellites might have problems with cloud cover, bad weather, etc.