Simplified California Road & Recreation Atlas - 12th Edition, 2024

From Publisher Benchmark Maps

The California Road & Recreation Atlas represents a watershed moment in cartography, stemming from a groundbreaking collaboration among three esteemed mapping firms in 1995. This partnership birthed Benchmark Maps, setting new standards by merging the visually striking Landscape Maps with unparalleled accuracy and comprehensive data collection. The result: atlases that redefine the industry's benchmarks. Since inception, our atlases have resonated with discerning users worldwide, with nearly 3 million copies in circulation. Many enthusiasts proudly collect every edition, a testament to our enduring commitment to excellence.

Embark on a journey through California's diverse landscapes with our enhanced California Road & Recreation Atlas. Featuring 48 additional pages and durable spiral binding, this atlas serves as the ultimate guide to California's treasures. Navigate effortlessly through Western U.S. and California highways—Hwy 101, I10, I5, I15, I505, and I80—with our detailed maps. Our Recreation Guide offers essential resources tailored to outdoor enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike, meticulously curated to highlight recreational categories and cultural points of interest.

Each California map undergoes meticulous field-checking to ensure accuracy, capturing every detail—from highways to recreation areas and public lands—with precision. Detailed Landscape Maps vividly portray California's diverse terrain, from lush mountains to expansive deserts and the Pacific coastline. The atlas includes an index of counties, cities, parks, mountains, lakes, and rivers, complemented by GPS grid map scales tailored to every navigational need. It's your indispensable companion for discovering California's wonders.

Product Features

Regional Maps: Each atlas opens with national, regional, and state maps detailing major roadways, highways, public lands, counties, cities, and towns.

Recreation Maps & Guides: These maps highlight public lands with detailed point-to-point mileages. Accompanied by categorized listings of Parks & Monuments, Boating & Fishing Access, Historic Sites & Museums, Scenic Attractions & Trails, Ski Areas, Campground & RV Parks, and monthly temperature & precipitation averages.

Landscape Maps: The largest section of the atlas features detailed road maps enhanced by extensive field-checking, showcasing current public land ownership and access points. Benchmark's superior map content has garnered numerous international cartography awards, including the 2023 Recognition of Excellence in Cartography by the International Map Industry Association.

Intuitive Index: Back pages feature an intuitive index with categorized listings for easy reference by mountain range, peak name, rivers, lakes, and more.

Technical Specifications

• Cover Size: 11" wide x 15" tall
• Page Count: 192
• Main Map Scale: 1:215,000
• Secondary Map Scale: 1:863,000

Additional Atlases Available

• Arizona Road & Recreation Atlas
• Baja California Road & Recreation Atlas
• Nevada Road & Recreation Atlas
• New Mexico Road & Recreation Atlas
• Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas
• Texas Road & Recreation Atlas

Customer Reviews

• California: 4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
• Baja California: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 374 reviews
• Nevada: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 140 reviews
• New Mexico: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 228 reviews
• Oregon: 4.8 out of 5 stars from 506 reviews
• Texas: 4.6 out of 5 stars from 206 reviews

Recreation Highlights

California: Grand Canyon National Park, Saguaro National Park, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson, Yuma, Navajo Nation

Baja California: Baja California and Baja California Sur, Tijuana, Ensenada, Bahia de los Angeles, Guerrero Negro, Santa Rosalia, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas

Nevada: Great Basin National Park, Red Rocks State Park, Black Rock Desert, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Las Vegas

New Mexico: White Sands National Park, Bandelier National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos Pueblo, Roswell

Oregon: Crater Lake National Park, Columbia River National Scenic Area, Mount Hood, Painted Hills, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Willamette Valley, Portland, Eugene, Corvallis, Medford

Texas: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Caddo Lake, Austin, San Antonio River Walk, The Alamo, Fort Worth Stockyards

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