National Geographic: United States Classic Wall Map - Laminated (43.5 x 30.5 inches) (National Geographic Reference Map)

Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's United States wall map is the standard by which other reference maps of the U.S. are measured.
Product Features:
Signature Classic styling with bright, easy to read color palette with blue water and colorful state borders
All 50 states with insets for Hawaiian Islands and Alaska plus inset showing relative size of Alaska
Clearly defined state and country boundaries, cities, islands, national parks, and physical features
Thousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areas
Background shows mountain ranges and valleys in subtle shaded relief with mountain ranges labeled
Major water bodies including rivers, lakes, gulfs, bays, straits, and ocean bathymetry
Transportation routes including interstate highways, major state routes, airports, waterways, canals, and ferries
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 frames can be much lighter and less expensive.