Illinois Atlas and Gazetteer

From Book News, Inc.
Another great DeLorme topographic atlas--but of Illinois? How much elevation variation has this state? A fair bit. And the contour interval is set at 30 feet. These 1:150,000 scale maps include much else--fishing, museums, historic sites. 11x15.5" Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
Rely on the Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in trip planning and backcountry access. Contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to go and things to do. Scale equals 1:150,000 or 1"=2.4 miles. Contour Interval is 30'. Each page covers 23.5 miles x 34.5 miles with GPS Grids and tick marks, with 81 pages of maps, and 96 total pages. Special Features inlcude public lands highlighted in color. Gazetteer categories include Boat launch sites, Campgrounds, Canoe trips, Fishing, Fishing Hot Spots®, Historic sites, Hunting, Museums, Parks, Forests, Recreation areas, Scenic drives, Trails, Unique natural features, and Wildlife.


From the Publisher
YARMOUTH, Maine, October 2, 2000—With the addition of over 7,000 new road names, the popular Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer™ has been significantly updated to reflect emergency 9-1-1 system changes, as well as growth in communities statewide. The Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer is part of the well-known 50-state Atlas & Gazetteer™ series by DeLorme. These unique atlases incorporate topographic maps into a handy book format and provide a high level of detail, including back roads, boat ramps, campgrounds, outdoor recreation sites and points of interest-all cross-referenced to and located on the maps. "We attempt to update our atlases on a regular basis," said DeLorme spokesman Caleb Mason. "With this latest revision, we have incorporated thousands of name changes to Illinois roads, due in large part to 9-1-1 systems that mandate unique road names. This newest edition is the most up-to-date source for Illinois road names. These road name updates are enormously important to the DeLorme mission, which is to provide the most up-to-date detail available." As always, map corrections provided by the Illinois State Department of Transportation and DeLorme customers have been incorporated into this latest edition (copyright 2000). In addition to the map updates, the cover of the Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer has been re-designed. The new appearance is in keeping with the contemporary look of DeLorme software products, while retaining DeLorme's traditional strong map image. While the Atlas & Gazetteer has an outdoor recreation theme, its breadth of coverage and depth of detail makes it popular among people of many different occupations and interests. With once familiar road names changing and many previously unnamed roads now identified for 9-1-1 systems, this newest Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer is a unique, useful resource for business travelers, rescue teams, hobbyists (such as genealogists and rail buffs) and individuals seeking comprehensive maps for home or office reference.


About the Author
DeLorme is America's leading map publisher, serving consumers, businesses and professionals. In 2001, the company will celebrate 25 years of mapmaking excellence and innovation. DeLorme digital programs include 3-D TopoQuads™, Topo USA® 2.0; TopoTools™; XMap® Business, Street Atlas USA® 8.0, AAA Map'n'Go® 6.0 and Eartha Global Explorer®. A total of 67 DeLorme mapping software titles are also available on DVD-ROM. The Eartha Systems™ Web group develops custom online map systems and location services for business and consumer markets. The market-leading Earthmate® GPS receiver provides real-time location information and connects to PC and Macintosh® laptop computers, as well as to Palm OS® handheld computers. DeLorme also develops custom online map systems, including their own EarthaMaps™ site. Eartha™, the world's largest rotating and revolving globe, designed and built by DeLorme associates, is on display and open to the public year-round at DeLorme corporate headquarters in Yarmouth, Maine.


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