It’s unique to Benchmark Maps to have this intuitive layout – we do a front-to-back progression that begins with a national perspective, moving into a regional view, finishing with a very localized landscape. In other words, we organize our maps “outside-in”. 1.
New Products: New Mexico Atlas, Folded Map, Digital Atlas App
[pinit]Santa Barbara, CA May 15, 2012 – To celebrate New Mexico’s centennial year, Benchmark Maps has released a trio of new map products for the Land of Enchantment. Their atlas, folded map, and mobile app offerings for the outdoor enthusiast mark a truly unique achievement in mapping quality and diversity. This Continue reading…
Why Magnetic Declination Matters…
[pinit]In short, failure to adjust your compass for magnetic declination could lead or keep you off course, depending on where you are in the world. Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north (where the compass points) and true north (geographic north on your map). Orienteering, the process of navigating by map & compass, requires the two be aligned Continue reading…
Frozen in Time: California Ghost Towns
[pinit]There’s something oddly beautiful about a place left by its inhabitants to brave the elements. When you find yourself alone, standing in the middle of a quiet, crumbling town, you can’t help but imagine its golden years: people bustling about, laughing, sitting around a table with family, enjoying the industry and comfort awarded by discovering Continue reading…
