Washington Road & Recreation Atlas (Benchmark Map: Washington Road & Recreation Atlas) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007 | Series: Benchmark Map: Washington Road & Recreation Atlas

First impressions of Washington - The Evergreen State - are of those of verdant foliage, huge trees, and luxurious greenness. Its lasting impressions though, are of proud, snow-capped mountains, frosty-jade rivers, sapphire lakes, and wonderful scenic panoramas. The 4th edition of Benchmark's Washington Road & Recreation Atlas is the one guide needed to explore every corner of this magnificent state. Field-checked Landscape Maps(tm) show complete road detail, classed by use and surface, and the updated Recreation Guide has several recreation categories organized by region.

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The new 4th edition features updated Landscape Maps throughout - field-checked and field verified statewide - with complete back road information. Also, page-to-page overlap and large easy-to-read type. The Recreation Guide has also been thoroughly revised. Categorized listings include campgrounds, RV Parks, Parks, Monuments, and natural wonders, museums and historic sites. Outdoor activity listings include fishing, boating, and hunting areas, river rafting and winter recreation. The Metro map section, with coverage of greater Seattle/Tacoma, has also been updated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Benchmark Maps (Firm) (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929591984
• ISBN-13: 978-0929591988
• Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 10.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great "Landscape" Style Maps, June 18, 2005

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J. Whiteside (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
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I moved to Washington recently and needed to get some good paper maps of the area. Though I have all the USGS maps of the pacific NW, I find the "landscape" style mapping of these types of maps extremely useful and more up-to-date than many USGS quads. I debated between the well-known Delorme and Benchmark. Benchmark won with better detail, easier to read maps, better recreation details, and the fact they're a Pacific NW company.

This map book has large-format maps for the entire state, US map, a full state map, and a pacific NW map. Map details are complete including roads, "off" roads, trails, mountain elevations, place names, political lines, and others. It also has great sections for recreation (camping, hiking, fishing, local attractions, and others), climate data, and other nice details about the areas. Navigation with GPS is made easy by 7'30" latitude and longitude sections.

I do wish the scale was a little smaller - finding trails and off-the-beaten-path roads can be difficult in particularly busy areas. I also desired more accurate elevation details - the scale seems to clump 8,000' and 14,000' peaks together. Overall, these are excellent maps and should help any outdoor lover find their way.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Any Foldable Map, November 17, 2008

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Scott Spence "Mr. Entertainment" (Kennewick, WA U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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I have purchased both the Washington and Oregon Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlas. These are indispensable if you are going to new places that are off an Interstate Highway. The level of detail is perfect for any outdoors person. Shown are virtually every public campground, forest road, river, stream, and boat launch, and even towns with populations of 50 and less. The editors thought the atlas through so that ANYONE can use it immediately upon receipt. I will never go back to folding maps. An excellent atlas!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help, September 8, 2008

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T. Carl (TX) - See all my reviews
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Just back from vacation - this was great help. I liked having all the campgrounds on there plus seeing where the mountains are etc. Definitely recommend it. Just the size is not very handy...but it doesn't matter too much, if you have it in your car all the time.