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USA: NGS Decorator Style Wall Maps
United States wall maps in the NGS Decorator Style with the states presented in strong but muted colours against light blue of the oceans and the Great Lakes. Printed in two sizes, each available either on paper or encapsulated.The maps show the administrative division of the country, with states in different colours. Town symbols indicate state capitals. Road network gives numbers of interstate highways and main state roads. The background base map has relief shading to show principal mountain ranges, with additional graphics for deserts, swamps, etc. Rivers, shown in white, are clear to see and many are named. Also provided are names of numerous other geographical features. Peak heights are given in feet. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 3ยฐ.The maps are printed in two sizes: 111x78cm (43โ€x30โ€) or 175x117cm (69โ€x46โ€), with each version available either on paper or encapsulated.LAMINATED and ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid and heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof and do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers and retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles and descriptions follow the definitions provided above.