Rand McNally 2007 Road Atlas: United States-Large Scale (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)

Rand McNally 2007 Road Atlas: United States-Large Scale (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)
Average customer rating:

A road guide with alot of detail.

Not Easy to Handle

Great Atlas

Not a good binding for an atlas

Atlas for those who don't see real good.

Rand McNally 2007 Road Atlas: United States-Large Scale (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)
Rand McNally and Company
Manufacturer: Rand McNally & Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0528958348

Customer Reviews:

A road guide with alot of detail........2007-10-09

This is a large easy to read road atlas. It replaced an atlas that was 10 years old and is laid out very well.

Not Easy to Handle.......2007-09-29

Although the atlas is large scale as promised, it is bulky and too much like a book to use in the car. It has a glued binding instead of the familiar spiral binding. That makes it nearly impossible to use in the car. Also the states are divided awkwardly and difficult to reconcile moving from one page to other half of the state on another page. Cities at the division are not repeated on the next map, so you need to find highways or follow guide marks to make the transition. It is not a good visual stimulus to follow. I put the atlas on a book shelf and bought another spiral bound atlas which is much more car friendly to use on trips.

Great Atlas.......2007-09-17

This road atlas is BIG and easy to read. And due to the large size, each page has a lot of detail. Easy on eyes!

Not a good binding for an atlas.......2007-08-21

I can certainly appreciate that this atlas is ideal for those whose eyes have issues with the small print of the standard type atlases. However, a big drawback for me is the binding of this atlas.

I have found similarly bound atlases to split along the spine quite easily. Spiral binding, or even staple binding, are better choices. Especially for those of us who like the ability of opening an atlas to lay flat.

Atlas for those who don't see real good. .......2007-08-10

Needing an atlas for a friend with failing sight I got this one. The only thing about it we would change is to make it with a spiral binding so it would lay flat. I was real surprised to not be able to find one in Amazon I saw one in a little old gas station at Sam Back Church, WV. Would have gotten it then but he was with me and I wanted to surprise him. This is a good atlas for those who need large print or are just sick and tired of squinting to see those darn little maps!

Rand McNally The Road Atlas: US, Canada, Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico)

Average customer rating:

Everything I hoped for
Maps
Wonderful Maps!!
The most X-TREME Road Atlas EVER!!!
Is it the best?

Rand McNally The Road Atlas: US, Canada, Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico)
Rand McNally and Company
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Rand Mcnally 2007 Deluxe Midsize Road Atlas: U.S./ Canada/ Mexico (Rand Mcnally Deluxe Road Atlas Mid Size)

ASIN: 0528958267

Book Description

With more than 2,000 updates for 2006 — including new highway numbers, exits, and road construction projects — you can count on America's #1 road atlas for reliable pre-trip planning and on-the-road navigation.

Features include:

Detailed inset maps of more than 300 cities and 20 U.S. National Parks
Annual Rand McNally "Best of the Road™" editorial feature-five new road trips with recommended stops for dining, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment
"50 Years of Interstates" — features Intersate system history and trivia, plus 50 adventures
Toll-free numbers and websites for major national hotel and car rental chains
Individual road maps, road construction and condition hotline info, and complete list of tourism contacts of every U.S. state and Canadian province
One-page overview of Mexico
Chart with over 5,400 mileages and a mileage and driving times map
Express Access Codes-located throughout the atlas, they offer quick access to detailed information on points of interest, attractions, weather, mileages, and more at randmcnally.com

Customer Reviews:

Everything I hoped for.......2007-06-08

This is a road atlas that has everything I was looking for. I'm glad I bought it and know I will use it for years to come.

Maps.......2007-05-05

Best map of USA I have ever seen. Very up-to-date. Tons of information. This map is a must have for USA trips...

Wonderful Maps!!.......2007-04-03

You won't need to worry about getting lost with this in your car!! Wonderful detail. We went from NH to Florida and back without any problems!

The most X-TREME Road Atlas EVER!!!.......2007-03-10

This isn't your father's road atlas! This one has RADICAL streets, AWESOME rivers, and COOOOL lakes represented in TOTALLY TUBULAR drop-down 2-D! I should warn you that you may LITERALLY BURST INTO FLAMES when you note the 6 - 6!!!! - main thoroughfares out of Gettysburg, PA. That is but one moment of potential spontaneous human combustion in the Northeast. Do not look at panel A-4 on the Vermont map, WHATEVER YOU DO!!!!

The perfect size to place in your rucksack in your cross-country trek, the Rand McNally Road Atlas will give you much "G Love". By which I mean that you will be grody to the max and will blind multiple people with science. Science. The sweet science of geography.

Is it the best?.......2007-01-12

Until someone shows me a better useful road atlas I am buying this one.

Rand Mcnally 2007 Deluxe Midsize Road Atlas: U.S./ Canada/ Mexico (Rand Mcnally Deluxe Road Atlas Mid Size)

Average customer rating:

Missing many roads
Rand Mcnally
Too Small!
Great Atlas in a Manageable Package
Fantastic....Simply a must have

Rand Mcnally 2007 Deluxe Midsize Road Atlas: U.S./ Canada/ Mexico (Rand Mcnally Deluxe Road Atlas Mid Size)
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ASIN: 0528958313

Customer Reviews:

Missing many roads.......2007-10-04

I was so happy to find an Atlas with the features I've been looking for so I bought two of them, one for each vehicle.

The book size is nice, it fits perfectly underneath my seats. No more Atlas with ruined covers from being stuck between the seat and the console!

Speaking of the cover, this version has a cover made from heavier stock thus can take a bit of a beating.

The spiral-bound books are a necessity in my opinion. I don't know why there are still Road Atlas's being released that aren't spiral-bound! It's so nice to have the book opened flat without having to crease pages.

The only Con I found with this book is really the most important function of a book - the content. I expected that many of the smaller roads would be unable to fit in the smaller size however several recent trips have left me extremely frustrated when even state highways and large secondary routes were missing. There are also many towns missing, some of them larger towns with reasonably sized junctions.

I love the features (size, spiral-bound, cover) but without the content these features are pointless. I have two brand new copies if anyone needs an Atlas showing nothing but Interstates!

Release this book with better content in the next publish and it gets 5 stars. IMO, until then, put your money elsewhere.

Rand Mcnally.......2007-09-21

This book is much more than an atlasRand McNally 2007 Road Atlas: United States-Large Scale (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)

Too Small!.......2007-04-14

I think they should substitute "Small" for "Midsize" in the description of this item. I just returned it because it was too small. Entire states are on one letter-size page and only major roads are shown. I bought it because the Large Scale Atlas is not available in spiral bound except for the one with the Travel Guide which makes it too big and heavy. I have now ordered the Travel Guide version and intend to tear out the Travel Guide section.

Great Atlas in a Manageable Package.......2007-04-11

Bought this Atlas for my fathers birthday. He had a pitiful atlas in his car that he'd received free, but he liked the size. I found this one in the size he liked. It's more manageable with the ring binder and in addition to great city maps it has all kinds of additional information including things to see and do. He LOVES it and claimed it as his favorite gift this year.

Fantastic....Simply a must have.......2007-03-08

I hae used the previous edition to make my cross country roadtrip a success, and now I am using to plan my next trip across america, very user friendly, however it would be better to be spiral bound to keep it open to the page.

The Historical Atlas of New York City: A Visual Celebration of 400 Years of New York City's History

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Wonderful
Almost Great

The Historical Atlas of New York City: A Visual Celebration of 400 Years of New York City's History
Eric Homberger
Manufacturer: Holt Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0805078428
Release Date: 2005-06-16

Book Description

he Historical Atlas of New York City, second edition, takes us, neighborhood by neighborhood, through four hundred years of Gotham's rich past, describing such crucial events as the city's initial settlement of 270 people in thirty log houses; John Jacob Astor's meteoric rise from humble fur trader to the richest, most powerful man in the city; and the fascinating ethnic mixture that is modern Queens. The full-color maps, charts, photographs, drawings, and mini-essays of this encyclopedic volume also trace the historical development and cultural relevance of such iconic New York thoroughfares as Fifth Avenue, Wall Street, Park Avenue, and Broadway. This thoroughly updated edition brings the Atlas up to the present, including three all-new two-page spreads on Rudolph Giuliani's New York, the revival of Forty-second Street, and the rebuilding of Ground Zero. A fascinating chronicle of the life of a metropolis, the handsome second edition of The Historical Atlas of New York City provides a vivid and unique perspective on the nation's cultural capital.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2006-07-05

This is simply one of the best NYC historical reference work available. The book is divided into periods and will display numerous maps , photos and drawings of the buildings and landscape of the city at that time in history. Plenty of history is included to make certain you are keyed in to the era, and how the buildings fit in. Just a beautiful book. Great binding and very sturdy.
Strong buy

Almost Great.......2006-01-16

This book includes many really nice maps of early New York. Much of the historical information included in the maps is uniquely presented here and lacking in many other publications. However, there are many editorial mistakes and misspellings that I have observed, which makes me wonder about the accuracy of the rest of the information. Additionally, the narrative text is simple, limited and sometimes disjointed and difficult to follow. Buy this book simply for its beautiful graphics and depictions of the city as it used to be. Some periods of the city's history could be greatly expanded, especially the city's role in the revolution and the siege of Fort Washington. Anyone with knowledge of the city will find it of limited value beyond the maps and illustrations. A little polishing of this book and some additional material for some historical periods in a future edition would make this book an outstanding work. For now, I would call it good but lacking in important areas.

Zip Code Atlas: United States Mail Business Bible (United States Zip Code Atlas)

Average customer rating:

Just What I Needed
Disappointed
Zip Code Atlas

Zip Code Atlas: United States Mail Business Bible (United States Zip Code Atlas)
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Manufacturer: American Map
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ASIN: 0841617775

Book Description

The United States Zip Code Atlas is an indispensable resource for anyone involve in direct marketing, sales, media selection, or transportation. Individual state maps are the core of the atlas. Each state map shows 3-digit zip code areas clearly outlined in a second color. The indexes give 5-digit zip codes. The material is further enhanced by 22 pages of statistical and demographic data, organized by 3-digit zip code. As a special bonus, a full-size, full-color U.S. county-town zip code map is included (a $36.00 value).

Customer Reviews:

Just What I Needed.......2007-03-08

The Zip Code Atlas makes my territory assignments easy at the top level - 3 digit zip breakdowns. Does not go any lower than that but I knew that prior to buying. Great printing, also a very nice North American wall map - very large and nice.

Disappointed.......2001-05-11

I purchased this with the intent of using to help divide mailing lists by sales territory. However,I soon realized that it defines zip code areas by the first three digits only, i.e. 640, 641. This was helpful, but not nearly as much help as a five digit breakout would have been. If you need a five digit breakout, buy a wall map.

Zip Code Atlas.......2000-04-20

This book has been the best resource for me when I'm trying to determine sales territory alignments based on customer zip codes. Many times, the zip code is not provided to me and I can go to this book and get on track. This has saved me a great deal of frustration! I have an older edition and am now looking to order an updated one.

Alaska Atlas and Gazetteer (Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer) (Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer)

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Our Second Copy of This
Alaska topo
Useful for the average traveler
Excellent Mapbook
The best Atlas I have ever saw on Alaska

Alaska Atlas and Gazetteer (Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer) (Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer)
Delorme
Manufacturer: Delorme Mapping Company
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ASIN: 0899332897
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Product Description

The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state

Customer Reviews:

Our Second Copy of This.......2007-10-02

We have used our first copy until it is ragged. Because we travel a lot within our state of Alaska, this is a perfect resource to have in the house. A must for tourists expecting to travel in our state.

Alaska topo.......2007-08-28

Other than the fact that the scale is way to small at 1:250,000 this is a valuable resource that is very useful. I carry one of these for every location that I go.
Go idea to tape the pages because the stable binding falls apart with use

Useful for the average traveler.......2007-07-18

We were on a driving trip in Alaska and wanted a map with details about the terrain as well as roads. This altas fits the bill. Our only complaint is that almost everyone in Alaska uses "milepost" numbers on the main highways as landmarks and even their street address in some places, and those reference points are not included along the roads on the maps. Even so, it was a big help for our trip.

Excellent Mapbook.......2007-07-05

Alaska Atlas by Delorm has more bang-for-your-buck than any other map product I have seen. The only other map product that even compares is the 7.5 minute USGS National Geograhics State Series maps on CD (but they are much more expensive and require printing.) Delorm is not as detailed as the 7.5 minute USGS topo maps, but they are in my opinion grahically more pleasing to the eye. Bottom line, for the price, you probably will not find topographical maps of this quality anywhere else.

The best Atlas I have ever saw on Alaska.......2006-07-19

Complete, detailed, with all information you may need. A must and in a large format. If you plan to travel to Alaska by any means, do not miss this!

Metro Boston, Eastern Massachusetts, Street Atlas (Metro Boston Eastern Masschusetts Street Atlas)(7th Edition)

Average customer rating:

Grid atlas would have been easier to use
Detailed, thorough, and clear. EXCELLENT.
Driven
Great!

Metro Boston, Eastern Massachusetts, Street Atlas (Metro Boston Eastern Masschusetts Street Atlas)(7th Edition)
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ASIN: 155751139X

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Street Atlas of Metro Boston & Eastern Massachusetts. 7th Edition. 167 communities. One map per community. Large-scale map of Central Boston. Full color throughout. Localities index. Public transportation maps. Eastern MA road map. Places of interest. Shopping centers. Community statistics.

Customer Reviews:

Grid atlas would have been easier to use.......2007-07-23

This atlas has excellent maps of Boston and suburban communities. It was a big help on my recent trip to the Boston area. The main distraction is it's a book of individual town maps colated alphabetically. As you drive across the area, you have to page between different maps in the book, and I couldn't find coverage of two spots that fell between towns. I find it easier to use an atlas laid out on a grid system like the San Diego County Street Guide published by Thomas. There is a guide map showing the grid making it easy to find the page to go to. As you travel east or west, you just turn the page for a continuation of the map. North-south travel is a bit more difficult; you have to look at the top or bottom of the page for the page number to go to next. DeLorme atlases are designed this way, too. The Metro Boston Atlas has some page number references to adjoining maps, but many are missing.

Detailed, thorough, and clear. EXCELLENT........2007-05-21

American Map consistently produces the best atlases (ADC's atlases are ususally a close second), and this is incontestably the best available resource for navigating the streets of Boston and its suburbs. The Boston area is intelligently divided here into maps for each of the city's neighborhoods and outlying communities, and the detail is rich and reliable throughout. But the best aspect of this atlas, like any other from American Map, is the clarity and simplicity it achieves in spite of its detail. Highly recommended.

Driven.......2006-09-12

If you're going to Boston and don't know you're way around, you will need this book. You will need to sit down and really look at it, and then keep it with you. If you get lost, don't try and use logic or common sense to unravel your path. Just pull over and get your map out, and make a plan before you try and inch your way back into traffic.

This has got to be the most user-unfriendly town in America. If you are not from here, good luck trying to get around. Even my buddy with GPS gets lost because the thing cannot react fast enough, and doesn't know how to convey directions such as "stay in the left lane, lane markings will disappear and reappear later on slightly different planes, but stay left because the road will suddenly split, but then immediately take a left turn, but not the first left but the slightly more obtuse left turn radiating from just ten yards further down the street." If you a make a mistake, do not imagine for a moment that you can fix it easily. You can go on unimaginable adventures just trying to turn around. For example, if you want to make a left on to Mass Ave from Somerville road, well, you just can't, but that shouldn't be a big deal, you just make a right and find a place to turn around. However, you will literally drive from city to city before you find a place to turn around. I know everybody thinks their own town is eccentric, but Boston is hands down the most passive-aggressive city to newcomers or visitors. Streets change names multiple times in a short stretch, have different names on different sides of the street, all while multiple streets will have the same name. Which is all irrelevant because if you are fortunate enough to see a street sign, it is probably too late to react to it. People here don't seem phased by it, they are often surprised to find out that other cities are laid out in a grid, where the streets hit each other at right angles, four corners only per intersection, and you can actually point yourself in the direction of where are going and find your way there with reason and will alone.

These maps are a nice guide for pedestrians too. And, actually, walking is the easiest way to get around Boston. The challenge of course for pedestrians would still be the Boston drivers. If the cars do stop before hitting you, the drivers will give you a look that let's you know that you've been fortunate. It's a look that says, "I'm not going to hit you with my car, but please understand that this is a choice I have made, at great sacrifice. Your life is henceforth a privilege I've granted you."

One more little thing that complicates getting around Boston. Let's do this in the form of a quiz. Give your best guess at how to pronounce the following neighborhoods: Berlin, Billerica, Cochituate, Leicester, Leominster, Peabody, Woburn, Worcester. Aren't you silly, where y'from, Iowa?

Great!.......2006-06-26

I purchased this book for my son who is moving to Salem, Mass., from Michigan in August 2006. He took it with him when he went apartment hunting and said it was "a great help." He also used it to explore Boston. He found it to be very detailed. He liked the fact that it is spiral bound, staying open easily on the needed page. For myself, I found the print just a tad too small, but being 52, my eyesight is not what it was... My son did not find this a problem. In fact, he felt that with bigger print, the book would be increased in size unfavorably.

North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer)

Average customer rating:

Delorme Quality with a lot of versatility
anonymous
North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer)
NC Gazetteer
Very good but a couple complaints

North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer)

Manufacturer: Delorme Mapping Company
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ASIN: 0899332773
Release Date: 2006-06-01

Product Description

EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about a State! These Atlas & Gazetteer Books give you detailed geographical information, GPS grids, complete travelways for fishing and hunting areas (indexed by type of game), hiking, canoeing... even seaplane routes, for Pete's sake! Large 11 x 15 1/2" soft cover books, most topographical (see below). Select State, as available in the Shopping Cart below. *Note- Florida, Maine, Michigan and Ohio are Non-topographical maps (elevations not shown) but with same information otherwise. Atlas & Gazetteer

Customer Reviews:

Delorme Quality with a lot of versatility.......2007-08-01

These are one stop maps. Just about anything you need to know to navigate an area on foot, motorcycle or car is on easy to read pages, provided you are not overwhelmed by details normally found on Topographic maps. If you are looking for a road atlas, buy one and leave these to those looking for a little more detail. Plenty of other useful info included such as park information, camping, fishing piers, boat ramps etc. The info varies by Gazetteer.

anonymous.......2007-06-27

Delorme produces an excellent resource. If you need very specific detailed pages, you'll also need a Thomas Guide.

North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer).......2007-06-01

Bought in order to better plan my bike trips. Was disappointed to find numerous errors (2006 Edition) in street names of some main roads in my area and that the scale (1:500,000) does not allow for much detail. It does not suite my purpose and have few alternatives given we live off the usual city maps coverage. Will use it for car trips but the lack of detail and errors leaves me doubtful of its usefulness for leisure activities.

NC Gazetteer.......2007-01-04

I bought this atlas and gazetteer for my mother who loves to travel in books. She had heard about it on a travel program and wanted one. She has thoroughly enjoyed it and has found a lot of places in NC that she had heard about and would like to visit one day. She had never heard of it before but it was exactly what she was looking for.

Very good but a couple complaints.......2006-09-25

This highly detailed map is an invaluable reference but its size and layout make it cumbersome to refer to on the go. Also there's no overlap from one page to the next. If your route is in the middle of the page, you're in luck! But going from Asheville to neighboring Black Mountain requires flipping among 4 different pages.

Average customer rating:

BEAUTIFUL REFERENCE BOOK
Great View of America's History
A map lover's dream

Historical Atlas of the United States
Derek Hayes
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Using more than five hundred historical maps from collections around the world, this stunning book is the first to tell the story of America's past from a unique geographical perspective. Covering more than half a millennium in U.S. history--from conception to colonization to Hurricane Katrina--this atlas documents the discoveries and explorations, the intrigue and negotiations, the technology and the will that led the United States to become what it is today. Richly detailed, visually breathtaking maps are accompanied by extended captions that elucidate the stories and personalities behind their creation.
Coasts and mountains, rivers and lakes, and peaks and plains are described by explorers encountering them for the first time. These maps can convey explorers' ideas of what lay over the mountains ahead, their notions about what was discovered, and their explanations of the land's potential for sponsors back home. The maps can also show a promoter's attempt to sell his project to settlers or a general's assessment of a coming battle. They chart the wars that created and molded the country: the French and Indian War and the War for Independence; the Mexican and Civil Wars; the numerous Indian wars; as well as more localized battles of conquest and survival. Readers can follow the progression of map creation and design as more knowledge was gained about the American continent.
Distilling an enormous amount of information into one handsome volume, the Historical Atlas of the United States highlights the evolution of geographical knowledge at the same time that it presents a fascinating chronicle of the expansion and development of a nation.
Copub: Douglas & McIntyre

Customer Reviews:

BEAUTIFUL REFERENCE BOOK.......2007-02-25

I purchased this book as an aid in understanding the geography of the United States at different periods in history, and it has fulfilled my expectations perfectly. I am writing a biography and this has filled in my lack of knowledge of how people moved from one area to another in the past, when territories became states, the building of the first railroads, who the first nations were who settled the eastern seaboard, and many other details pertinent to my research.

Great View of America's History.......2007-01-30

This is a outstanding book displaying our history through excellent hand drawn maps of America. Many maps presented in this book are from European mapmakers which adds to the "discovery" aspect you will find very interesting; you probably have never seen any of these maps before. There are sometimes four or five colorful maps on each page; the size of this book enables you to easily study the maps as well as provides plenty of room for commentary by Mr. Hayes. This is a quality large book that you will enjoy over several cups of coffee! A great addition to your collection.

A map lover's dream.......2007-01-12

Several things will strike you about this book. The cover's bird's-eye view of Boston in full color is a precursor of things to come. Next, the book measures 13-3/4 by 10-1/4 inches and weighs over four pounds. Every map and every page is printed in gorgeous color. The layout is superb, and most important, the historical information the author gives on these important maps is accurate and well researched.
How can such a magnificent book be published at this price? By having it printed by C&C Offset Printing Co. in China. Incredible.
The author begins, "The story of America's past has been told in many different ways, but never before in any comprehensive form from the unique geographical perspective allowed by the study of original maps." The author embarks on a broad journey covering more than 500 years from conception to colonization and on to the Cold War - from 1492 to 9/11, if you will.
The 535 maps illustrated include almost all of the significant maps which form the rich context of our country's history. Those of us who have been clamoring for history teachers to use maps to encourage students now have a powerful ally in this book. It belongs in every school library in the United States. We know students today concentrate on the visual, not the written word. Here are double page visuals that leap off the printed page to show our changing country. Beautiful bird's-eye views and maps printed large enough so the text explanations can be read with the naked eye.
At this price hopefully you'll want to send a copy to your kids or grandkids. If they're not impressed I'd be surprised and you don't have to tell them how little it cost. A great investment for bringing that generation into the map world.
Bill Warren, Past President, California Map Society

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Utah Gazatteer
Great product
I love these DeLorme maps
New Style OK But Not Great
Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona... Great places for these

Utah Atlas & Gazetteer

Manufacturer: Delorme Mapping Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0899332552
Release Date: 2005-04-01

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Customer Reviews:

Utah Gazatteer.......2007-07-05

Great maps as always from DeLorme.. I have 6 different states, great for fly fishing, fishing and hiking.. You can use the GPS cordinates to get to specific locations. A must have for the fisherman, hiker and camper.

Great product.......2007-06-02

I think the title says it all. It is very useful. I got it really fast and it is flawless.

I love these DeLorme maps.......2007-04-23

I love these DeLorme maps. I love traveling in the West but since I live in New Jersey, I get a little nervous sometimes when driving around Utah or Arizona - it's just so empty compared to what I'm used to. These Delorme atlases are my security blanket. They're so detailed that no matter where I am, I can look at the map and find a road or a landmark that will reassure me that I'm in the right place.

New Style OK But Not Great.......2005-08-03

I have been a huge fan of DeLorme State Atlas and Gazetteer books for 20+ years. I will never plan a trip without one. I find them absolutely indispensable and have them with me on any car trip, period. I do however have a preference for the older style of mapping used on the earlier editions. I used to own an old Utah Atlas and Gazetteer and much preferred it to the new one. The enhanced topo information and colorations are neat but the actual road mappings have a new style that are annoying to me. It is much harder with longer dashed lines for unimproved roads to determine whether the road intersects another one. Anyone who does backroading in Utah knows that when a road is near another on the map does not mean they intersect. One road could be 1000 feet below another and both will dead-end. It is not fun to plan a trip not being sure whether your road goes through. Although I still like the maps, I feel the need to have another topo source for backroads. I wish DeLorme would update their Atlas and Gazeteers in the old format rather than the 'slick' newer style.

Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona... Great places for these.......2003-09-18

I have several of these of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Duplicates of each... one in the house for planning and study, one in the truck. Occasionally I rotate them so they don't wear out too quickly. I gave Delorme top billing in my Desert Emergency Survival Basics book, but you don't need a desert and you don't need an emergency to need a delorme atlas. Any rural area in the United States is probably covered by them.

If you spend a lot of time in the back country these maps are the best alternative, from my point of view. It's true the maps don't have labels on the back country cow trails another reviewer complained of. The fact is, neither do the roads. But it's often helpful when you come to the fork in a dirt two-track and they both wander off a few degrees off North, to be able to crack open the Delorme and discover the one on the left plays out just over that hill over there at a windmill. There's no excuse for needing labels these days. A compass and Delorme will allow you to locate yourself in most instances.

However, even the back woods purist ought to own a GPS. I've been wandering around the back woods longer than most readers of this have been alive. I rarely get lost, but I frequently don't know exactly where I am. Occasionally my old TrailBlazer saved me a lot of walking to get back to the truck. Once it saved my life in a snowstorm, I imagine.

For motor traveling you'll cover too much ground to allow the 7.5 minute maps to help much. You pass from one map to the next too quickly. When you are afoot a couple of them become useful. Meanwhile, I use Delorme as one of the ways to keep track of my wanderings. I recommend them wherever you are. And a GPS, as well.

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