Montana Road and Recreation Atlas - 6th Edition

Benchmark Maps, a leading publisher of state road atlases, was established in 1995 through a groundbreaking partnership of three esteemed mapping firms. Their goal was to redefine the traditional state road atlas, resulting in a fresh look and presentation that seamlessly blends strikingly beautiful Landscape Maps with unparalleled accuracy and detail in data collection.

The Benchmark Montana Road & Recreation Atlas is the crown jewel of the American West, offering adventurers an unparalleled exploration of Big Sky Country. The large-scale Landscape Maps vividly portray Montana's rugged peaks, majestic rivers, and expansive plains with astonishing realism and detail, whether you're traversing the state's vast network of roads, exploring its waterways, or seeking out recreation landmarks.

To enhance the discovery of Montana's outdoor offerings, the atlas includes a comprehensive 30-page Recreation Guide. Featuring regional maps with public land detail and a comprehensive list of outdoor activities arranged by category, it serves as the ideal tool for planning any Montana exploration. The Recreation Maps are scaled at 1:800,000, while the Landscape Maps are at 1:250,000, ensuring unparalleled guidance for your journey.

Benchmark's industry-leading cartographic expertise has earned them numerous awards, including the 2023 International Map Industry Association's Recognition of Excellence in Cartography award. This recognition is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to excellence, as evidenced by the nearly 3 million Benchmark maps and atlases embraced by discerning map users worldwide.

Each Benchmark atlas opens with a national map of major roadways, a regional map illustrating the roads leading into the area, and a state map detailing the network of highways, public lands, counties, cities, and towns. The back pages feature an intuitive index section with categorized, page-referenced listings for easy look-up by mountain range, peak name, rivers, lakes, and more.

In addition to the Montana atlas, Benchmark offers a suite of Road and Recreation Atlases for other Western states, including British Columbia, Canada; Idaho; Oregon; Utah; Washington; and Wyoming. These atlases provide comprehensive coverage of the region's natural wonders, outdoor recreation opportunities, and transportation networks, making them indispensable companions for exploring the American West.

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