California Flexi Map

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  • Publisher: Insight Guides
  • Catalogue: 156731
  • Scale: 1:1,150,000
  • Size Folded: 10x22cm
  • Size: 87x45cm
California on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map with an indexed, double-sided road map the state at 1:1,150,000, an enlargement of the Yosemite National Park at 1:520,000, plus extensive tourist information.

The map divides the state north/south with a generous overlap between the two sides. Coverage includes the adjoining areas of Nevada with Las Vegas and Reno. Topography is shown by colouring and relief shading, with names of numerous mountain ranges and peaks with heights, clearly contrasting Sierra Nevada and the Coastal Ranges from the flatter parts of the state. Numerous national parks and other protected areas are marked.

Road network includes local roads, with distances shown on main and selected secondary routes. Railways are included and local airports are marked. Interesting towns are highlighted and a wide range of symbols mark various historical sites, sport and recreational areas or facilities, Indian reservations, etc. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of counties. The map has no geographical coordinates and is indexed for places and points of interest.

An enlargement at 1:520,000 presents the Yosemite National Park in greater detail with more tourist information and selected local tracks.

A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information:

17 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions and Other Places to Visit, are given brief descriptions and are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.

Further panels provide information on Getting Around and Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, telephoning and monthly climate charts.