National Geographic- Pacific Crest Trail Wall Map - 18 x 48 inches - Paper Rolled

National Geographic's wall map of the Pacific Crest trail is an iconic representation of this magnificent national scenic trail, running the entire length of the trail from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. This beautiful poster is packed with information on the trail, including the elevation profiles of its peaks and valleys and an informative mileage chart that shows the distance between key locations. Embellished nameplates of the states through which the trail runs contrast beautifully with the green tones of the land. An informative mileage chart shows the distance between key locations, and highlighted on this map are National Forests, National Park Service lands, State Forests and Parks, passes, and major highways and interstates. Points of interest include lodges and campgrounds near the trail. This map is drawn in the Albers Conic Equal-Area projection, which uses two standard parallels between which distortion is minimized, however scale and shape are not preserved. Net proceeds from the sale of this map support National Geographic's vital exploration, conservation, research, and education programs. Perfect for lovers and hikers of this iconic trail, this map makes a great companion to other American trail maps in the "National Scenic Trail" series, such as the Colorado Trail. Printed on high quality thick paper strong enough for display on your wall. Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.