British Columbia Road Atlas - 2024 Edition

Benchmark Maps, a visionary partnership formed in 1995 by the collaboration of three esteemed mapping firms, aimed to reshape state road atlases with an entirely novel appearance and presentation. The groundbreaking initiative blended the strikingly beautiful Landscape Maps with unparalleled accuracy and detail in data collection, earning the trust and acclaim of discerning map users worldwide, with nearly 3 million Benchmark maps and atlases purchased to date.

The British Columbia Road & Recreation Atlas, the latest offering from Benchmark, showcases the province's boundless recreation opportunities alongside its breathtaking geography. Extensively researched and field-checked, this atlas brings Benchmark's trusted brand of cartography to life, offering a comprehensive guide to the region's endless adventure possibilities. The Landscape Maps provide the most detailed view of the province, spanning 118 pages filled with points of interest, geographic features, and an extensive network of roads classified to reflect conditions on the ground. The accompanying Recreation Guide complements these maps with regional overviews and categorized listings of travel destinations and recreation opportunities, serving as the perfect planning tool for both quick weekend getaways and extended adventures.

Behind the scenes, Benchmark's highly professional team of field-checkers, cartographers, and editors has worked tirelessly to ensure the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and reliability of the British Columbia Road & Recreation Atlas. With every detail meticulously crafted, this atlas stands as the epitome of excellence – a must-have companion for explorers venturing through the diverse landscapes of British Columbia.

Each Benchmark atlas opens with a national map of major roadways, a regional map that illustrates the roads leading into the area, and a state map that details the network of highways, public lands, counties, cities, and towns. The Recreation Maps show portions of the state with public land detail and point-to-point mileages, accompanied by adjacent pages featuring categorized listings of points of interest, including Parks & Monuments, Boating & Fishing Access, Historic Sites & Museums, Scenic Attractions & Trails, Ski Areas, Campground & RV Parks, and monthly temperature & precipitation averages.

The Landscape Maps, the largest section of the atlas, showcase the most detailed maps for road travelers, thanks to years of field-checking. These industry-leading maps have earned Benchmark many cartographic awards at international map industry events, such as the 2023 International Map Industry Association's Recognition of Excellence in Cartography award.

The back pages of each atlas feature an intuitive index section with categorized, page-referenced listings for easy look up by mountain range, peak name, rivers, lakes, and much more. The British Columbia Road & Recreation Atlas boasts technical specifications that include a cover size of 11" wide x 15" tall, a page count of 176, a main map scale of 1:300,000, and a secondary map scale of 1:1,100,000.

Benchmark's series of Road & Recreation Atlases also includes offerings for Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, each providing a comprehensive guide to the diverse landscapes and endless recreation opportunities of these captivating regions.

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