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USA: NGS Appalachian Trail Topographic Hiking Atlases
Appalachian Trail, from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, presented in 13 handy size, waterproof and tear-resistant atlases at 1:63,360 from the National Geographic with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping overprinted with extensive tourist information, plus a list of camping options, etc.Each 11x24cm atlas covers a section of the trail between 125 and 220 miles (200 and 350 km approx) long, presenting it on mapping with contours at 50 feet intervals with shading and spot heights, plus colouring to indicate national/state parks or forests and other types of protected areas. The course of the Appalachian Trail is prominently highlighted and annotated with sections markers in both directions plus hiking distances which are also shown on other trails in the surrounding mountains. An extensive range of symbols indicate various facilities and places of interest, including different types of accommodation, restaurants and groceries, drinking water and hiking supplies, visitor centres, viewpoints, wildlife viewing areas, etc. Road network indicates improved or 4WD roads, etc. as well as scenic byways, roadside pullouts and car parks, etc. Each page has a 1 mile UTM grid with latitude and longitude margin ticks at 1โ€ intervals, plus provides a route profile. Additional information in each atlas includes general advice for hikers, a list of camping options along its section, street plans of main locations near the trail indicating local facilities, useful addresses, etc.