Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapThis Trails Illustrated topographic map for Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding area in California is the perfect recreational map for this fascinating land of surreal geologic features shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes.
The map includes Joshua Tree National Park in its entirety, the Little San Bernardino Mountains, Nexie Mountains, Lost Horse Valley, Quail Springs Historic Trail, Black Rock Canyon, Hidden Valley, Pinto Basin, Chuckwalla Valley, Cottonwood Mountains, Pinto Mountains, Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail, and more. The trails have been enhanced and road and trail mileage have been added for additional accuracy. Includes UTM grids for use with your GPS unit.
- Sheet Size = 37.75 x 25.50
- Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25
- Scale = 1:80,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map
The two distinct ecosystems of the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert meet in southeastern California in the Joshua Tree National Park. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of the park delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this fascinating land of surreal geologic features shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map features key areas of interest including Black Rock Canyon, Lost Horse Valley, Indian Cove, Cottonwood, Chuckwalla Valley, and the Pinto Mountains.
With miles of clearly marked trails that include mileages between intersections, this map will prove invaluable in your exploration of the park. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits and passes. Interesting information about the park, regulations, and safety tips are included as well. Recreation features are clearly marked, including interpretive trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, points of interest, horse camps, and more.
Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Other features found on this map include: Cadiz Valley, Cathedral City, Coachella Valley, Coxcomb Mountains, Eagle Mountains, Hayfield Lake, Indio, Joshua Tree National Park, Little San Bernardino Mountains, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley.
- Map Scale = 1:80,000
- Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"
- Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
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.