Rand McNally Road Atlas 1999: United States, Canada, Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico) (Paperback)

by Rand McNally and Company (Corporate Author)

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Amazon.com Review
If you're going to drive any distance you'll need a map, preferably one that isn't ripping at the seams, molding at the crossroads, and hidden in a cluttered clump of similarly deteriorating papers. Rand McNally's Road Atlas is wrapped in strong vinyl, with a Velcro snap to keep it safe and storable when not in use. But when you're ready to see where you're going, there are 120 full-sized maps, featuring continents, countries, states, and selected cities, all with roads and freeways clearly marked. Road Atlas is a great and inexpensive gift for anyone who drives. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
The Old Reliable. About 400 clear, colorful maps for states, cities, and metropolitan areas, plus distance charts and a place-name list.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers; 75 edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0528840096
• ISBN-13: 978-0528840098
• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 11 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,469,906 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent presentation; informative travel reference, June 18, 2000

By	J. Lizzi (Costa Mesa, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Rand McNally 2000 Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico) (Paperback)

Being employed where many maps are kept, I always make sure I have one of these around. I picked the Rand McNally atlas upon consideration of these important features: 1) the state maps must have enough color and contrast to be able to make instant distinctions between the different roads and highways, as well as municipal boundaries; 2) inset maps for the cities should depict major attractions, buildings and monuments, and indicate one-way streets in the downtown area; 3) driving distances, scale of miles, and a clear legend should appear alongside each state map; 4) the index of counties, cities and towns should be located separately from the maps, so as give more room for state/city maps on the main pages; and 5) inset maps of National Parks should also be included. The Rand McNally atlas has all of these features, plus other bonuses I like: state-by-state auto rules, with important phone numbers; good overall maps of the U.S. and Canada, with time zones; and even a map of telephone area codes. My only criticism is that the map of Mexico should cover two pages instead of one, but this is not enough to reduce the top rating.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Purchasing 3 edition, February 25, 2000

By	Carl Horn "Real Reader" (Cicely, Alaska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Rand McNally 2000 Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico) (Paperback)

Have use this book over the decades for traveling most States and Providences of Canada. Will be using the 2000 edition for planning and navigation on our 8 week summer vacation. A must for every road travel addict. Also a great reference to look up where people live and the latest floods and storms.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't get into your car without it., December 12, 1998

By A Customer

The nicest thing about the 1999 Road Atlas are the special markings to point to a scenic drive. Unless you have the 1999 Road Atlas, you might never know what you are missing, if you solely travel on interstate highways. The 1999 Road Atlas is an extremely useful and even entertaining tool for anyone traveling in North America, that will serve you for years to come. Take some time to smell the roses - and see more scenery. And if you are from outside of North America, don't even thing about coming here without one. With the Rand McNally 1999 Road Atlas, you can study your intended road before you go, and that will make your trip a lot safer and more enjoyable. Believe me.