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Product Identifiers

PublisherNational Geographic Maps

ISBN-101566953685

ISBN-139781566953689

eBay Product ID (ePID)113345504

Product Key Features

Edition2023

Book TitleBlackCanyon of the Gunnison National Park Curecanti Nra

Number of Pages1 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / West / Mountain (Az, Co, Id, Mt, NM, Nv, Ut, WY), Maps & Road Atlases (See Also Référence / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps), Special Interest / Hikes & Walks

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel

AuthorNational Geographic Maps-Trails Illustrated, National Geographic Maps Staff

Book SeriesNational Geographic Trails Illustrated Map Ser.

FormatSheet Map, Folded

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight3.4 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Series Volume Number245

Synopsis- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map The Black Canyon, 48 miles of awe-inspiring, steep-walled canyon carved by the Gunnison River, has been an obstacle and attraction to residents and visitors alike for centuries. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this breathtaking wilderness. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map includes Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area; Blue Mesa Reservoir; portions of Gunnison National Forest and West Elk Wilderness; and the towns of Montrose, Paonia, and Hotchkiss. Designed with a wide range of visitors in mind, this map features detailed and easy-to-read trails, accurate road network, and a variety of information about the region and recreational activities available, including hiking trail summaries for the north and south rims of the canyon. Trail use is easy to identify, whether you're traveling on foot, horse, OHV, or snowmobile. Road types are differentiated as well, so you know if the route you choose is a four-wheel-drive or high-clearance road. The West Elk Loop and Silver Thread scenic byways are noted for those wishing to take in the scenery by car. Campgrounds, fishing areas, boat ramps, river access, and primitive campsites for hikers and boaters throughout the park are shown, as well as rapids and ratings along the Gunnison River. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and many lakes. 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: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Curecanti, Gunnison National Forest, Montrose, Uncompahgre National Forest, West Elk Wilderness. Map Scale = 1:63,360 Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75" Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25", This two-sided map includes Black Canyon National Park in its entirety, and Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, and portions of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. South Rim trails include Rim Rock Trail, Uplands Trail, Oak Flat Loop, Cedar Point Trail, and Warner Point Trail. The North Rim trails include Chasm View Trail, North Vista Trail, and Deadhorse Trail. Campgounds, fishing spots, overlooks, view points, visitor centers, and cultural sites thoughout the park are shown, as well as rapids and ratings along the Gunnison River. Includes UTM grids for use with your GPS unit., National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Maps are the most detailed and up-to-date topographic recreation maps available for US National Parks, National Forests and other popular outdoor recreation areas. A necessity for exploring the outdoors, each map is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material. They also contain key safety and contact information, GPS and compass coordinates, Leave No Trace ethical guidelines and hundreds of points-of-interest, including scenic viewpoints, campgrounds, boat launches, swimming areas, marine sanctuaries and wildlife refuges.