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Greater Yellowstone & Grand Teton Benchnark Maps Recreation Atlas & Guide

Greater Yellowstone and Grand Teton Recreation Atlas & Guide from Benchmark Maps in an A4 paperback format, with coverage of the two parks on detailed, GPS compatible ‘œRecreational” section at 1:100,000, regional map coverage of a wider area, plus a 10-page recreational guide with list of various facilities, etc.The more detailed ‘œLandscape” part of the atlas has mapping at 1:100,000 covering the two parks. Contours at 200 feet intervals, with excellent use of relief shading and altitude colouring, provides a vivid picture of the topography, including plenty of names of physical features such a mountain and hill ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. All heights are given in feet. The presentation of the road network is finely graded to indicate paved roads, 4WD tracks and other unclassified roads. Symbols highlight various recreational facilities. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with a latitude and longitude grid at 5’™ intervals plus margin ticks at 1’™. The section has an index with separate lists of towns and settlements, plus selected rivers and lakes, geysers/pools/hot springs, physical features, national or state parks or forests, and wildlife and wilderness areas.More general ‘œRecreational” mapping section for route planning is at 1:600,000 and covers a wider region around the two parks in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. Relief shading shows the topography, and colouring indicates 10 different types of land ownership or management (national or state parks, US Forest Service areas, tribal lands, etc). Symbols indicate numerous points of interest, including campsites and RV parks, sites for recreational pursuits, etc.The guide section has extensive list with brief descriptions and contact details for protected areas, boating and fishing, natural wonders and trails, rafting, skiing, historical sites and monuments, RV parks and campgrounds, etc.To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.