Great Smoky Mountains National Park East: Clingmans Dome, Cataloochee Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 317)

National Geographic Maps

ISBN 10: 1566955017 ISBN 13: 9781566955010

Publisher: Natl Geographic Society Maps, 2021

Synopsis

· Waterproof · Tear-Resistant · Topographic Map

America's most visited national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is both renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life and rich in remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Clingmans Dome and Cataloochee, covers the eastern part of the park, from Sugarlands Visitor Center to the eastern boundary of the park with Pisgah National Forest. Created in partnership with the National Park Service and others, the map combines unparalleled detail and valuable information for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore all the area has to offer with particular attention shown to backcountry campsites, shelters, and stream crossings. The map features many key points of interest as well, including Mount Le Conte, Balsam Mountain, Roaring Fork and Newfound Gap.

The park map has clearly marked trails with mileages between intersections. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and many lakes. The map also includes lists of backcountry campsites and shelters along with their location, elevation and capacity. A detailed profile of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which snakes along the ridge of the Great Smoky Mountains, provides a handy tool for hikers. Some of the many recreation features include: visitor centers, campgrounds, trail shelters, trailheads, boat ramps, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, lookout towers, interpretive trails and quiet walkways.

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: Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains, Mount Chapman, Mount Le Conte, Newfound Gap, Old Black, Pisgah National Forest.

• Map Scale = 1:40,000
• Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"
• Folded Size = 4" x 7.5"

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Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Natl Geographic Society Maps
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 1566955017
• ISBN 13: 9781566955010
• Binding: Map
• Number of pages: 2