Southern Appalachians Recreation Atlas

From Benchmark Maps, the publisher of the Southern Appalachians Road and Recreation Atlas, comes a detailed guide to one of America's most captivating regions. This large-format 144-page book is the culmination of over two years of extensive field-checking and meticulous cartographic work, offering a broader perspective beyond typical state boundaries.

Benchmark Maps has been renowned for its accurate and beautifully crafted Road & Recreation Atlases covering the American West since 1995. Now, for the first time, the company has turned its attention eastward to capture the rugged beauty and outdoor adventures of the Southern Appalachians. This groundbreaking atlas covers portions of ten states, from Harpers Ferry in the northeast to Springer Mountain and the Little River Canyon in the southwest.

To create this comprehensive guide, the Benchmark Maps team drove thousands of miles through the region, visiting national and state parks, cataloging points of interest, and engaging with local public land management agencies. The result is a detailed and easy-to-use atlas that showcases the unique landscapes and recreational opportunities in and around the Southern Appalachians.

Inside the atlas, you'll find meticulously designed Landscape Maps that clearly outline roads, trails, and scenic routes, along with an extensive Recreation Guide that highlights attractions, campgrounds, hiking trails, fishing spots, and much more. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer adventure, this atlas is your ultimate companion for exploring the beauty and activities of the Southern Appalachians.

The Southern Appalachians Road & Recreation Atlas is part of Benchmark Maps' extensive line of regional atlases. 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, while the adjacent pages feature 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, which make up the largest section of the atlas, are the most detailed maps for road travelers, thanks to years of field-checking. These industry-leading maps show extensive back road detail and up-to-date public land ownership and access points, earning 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 Benchmark 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 technical specifications of the Southern Appalachians Road and Recreation Atlas include a cover size of 11" wide x 15" tall, 144 pages, a main map scale of 1:190,080, and a secondary map scale of 1:760,320.

Explore the diverse terrain and abundant public lands of the Southern Appalachians with Benchmark Maps' Southern Appalachians Road & Recreation Atlas, your ultimate companion for your next adventure in this captivating region.

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