Synopses & Reviews
National Geographic Maps' completely revised and redesigned wall map of Alaska is one of the largest and most detailed maps available for the North Star State. This classic style wall map contains National Geographic's world recognized proprietary fonts, and bright easy-to-read colors. Rich shaded relief makes Alaska's incredibly diverse terrain easy to visualize and remarkably beautiful.
Our Alaska wall map is a perfect tool for business or educational reference and a beautiful addition to any décor. Shown on the map are hundreds of named places including primary and secondary towns, political boundaries, infrastructure, hydrography, national parks, state parks, wilderness areas, major peaks, military reservations, and more. Map includes Alaska in its entirety including the entire 2,200 mile Aleutian Island chain that when mapping it in detail, cartographers almost always break it into sections for convenience. This map, however, portrays the entire State at the same scale on one wide sheet – offering an unparalleled perspective on Alaska's true size. Also found on the map is an inset map, in the lower left-hand corner, which displays Alaska's relative size to the conterminous U.S.
Map is printed on premium quality paper stock, laminated, rolled, and packaged in a clear plastic sleeve.
Map Details:
Map measures 30" x 36" (Portrait orientation)
Map scale: 1:3,660,000 (1" = 57.8 miles)
Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Elevations and soundings in feet
Copyright 2010
- Sheet Size = 40.50 x 30.25
- Scale = 1:3,660,000
Synopsis
One of the largest and most detailed maps available for the North Star State. Rich shaded relief makes Alaska's incredibly diverse terrain easy to visualize and remarkably beautiful.
The map includes hundreds of named places including primary and secondary towns, political boundaries, infrastructure, hydrography, national parks, state parks, wilderness areas, major peaks, military reservations, and more. It shows Alaska in its entirety, including the entire 2,200 mile Aleutian Island chain that when mapping it in detail, cartographers almost always break it into sections for convenience. This map, however, portrays the entire State at the same scale on one wide sheet offering an unparalleled perspective on Alaska's true size. Also found on the map is an inset map which displays Alaska's relative size to the conterminous U.S.
The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.
- Map Scale = 1:3,660,000
- Sheet Size = 40.5" x 30.25"
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About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.