Virgin Islands National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 236)

National Geographic Maps

ISBN 10: 1566953464 ISBN 13: 9781566953467

Publisher: National Geographic Maps, 2020

Synopsis

· Waterproof · Tear-Resistant · Topographic Map

Virgin Islands National Park is an island paradise of white sand beaches and turquoise water. Created in cooperation with the National Park Service and others, National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Virgin Islands National Park is a complete travel guide to to this tropical wonderland. Ferry routes will get you to the main visitor center at Cruz Bay. Use the trail guide, with trail descriptions, lengths and hiking times, to select a suitable route. Follow the trail on the topographic map that is complete with contour lines and elevations, as well as key points of interest and nearby facilities, including parking, campgrounds. showers, picnic areas, restrooms and beaches.

Descriptions of the snorkeling areas along with a snorkeling and diving ethics guide is provided. Areas of coral reefs are marked on the map as are the boundaries of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. For those who prefer navigating their own boat, anchoring information, safety tips and regulations are included. The color-coded buoys surrounding the island are displayed on the map as are scuba moorings. Information about birdwatching and park vegetation along with illustrations of a number of bird species and local flora is provided as well. The map also covers nearby Great Thatch Island, Little Thatch Island, Frenchmans Cay, Tortola Island, Dog Island, Lovango Cay and Durloe Cays.

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: Saint John, Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, Virgin Islands National Park.

• Map Scale = 1:22,000
• Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"
• Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"

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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: National Geographic Maps
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1566953464
• ISBN 13: 9781566953467
• Binding: Map
• Number of pages: 2