Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapCoverage includes Gunnison and San Isabel national forests; Collegiate Peaks Wilderness; the cities of Buena Vista, Princeton, Rockdale and Winfield; Cottonwood, Hartenstein and Bear lakes; the Arkansas River; Cottonwood and Browns passes. 14ers: Mt Oxford, Belford, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Missouri Mountain and Huron Peak. Includes UTM grids for use with your GPS unit.
- Sheet Size = 22.00 x 32.00
- Folded Size = 4.00 x 7.50
- Scale = 1:40,680
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map
National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Buena Vista, Collegiate Peaks offers unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to enjoy the year-round recreational opportunities available in this remarkable stretch of the Continental Divide. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map features key areas of interest including Collegiate Peaks and Buffalo Peaks wilderness areas; San Isabel and Gunnison national forests; Arkansas River; Mount Harvard; and Cottonwood Pass.
With miles of mapped trails including portions of the Colorado and Continental Divide trails, this map can guide you off the beaten path and back again in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region. Cyclists will appreciate the detail paid to the many hard surface and mountain bike trails. Many recreation features are noted as well including snowmobile trails, cross country and alpine ski areas, trailheads, fishing areas, river access, campgrounds, and climbing areas. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and some lakes.
Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Other features found on this map include: Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Gunnison National Forest, Huron Peak, Missouri Mountain, Mount Belford, Mount Columbia, Mount Harvard, Mount Oxford, Mount Yale, Pike National Forest, San Isabel National Forest, Sawatch Range.
- Map Scale = 1:40,680
- Sheet Size = 22" x 32"
- Folded Size = 4" x 7.5"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.