Physical World Wall Maps

World Maps—Physical Physical maps emphasize the natural landforms of the planet, rather than human territories (national boundaries). If a physical map is the type you want, your next task is to decide how big and which projection. The word "projection" refers to the particular means devised to plot or "project" the spherical earth's surface on to a flat map. This is detailed in each description. These maps all come rolled and are sent at the tubed map rate only. We will not mail them out of the USA.
	National Geographic Satellite World Map Striking depiction of the physical earth, compiled from more than 500 satellite images, showing detail to one kilometer. Only major physical features are labeled; no national boundaries or names are shown. Scale at Equator, 1:38,931,000 (1 inch = about 614 miles). Size: about 43 x 30 inches. Rolled. Paper. Published by National Geographic Maps, 2001. New. Item #NG-622004. Shipping weight: 1.5 lbs. Publisher's price: $12.99. Your price: $10.40 Sent rolled at tubed map rate only. Please order rolled maps separately from other kinds of items on this website. They require separate packaging and a separate shipping fee. How to Order
The full map Map detail	Raven Maps, One World: Three Global Views Both artistic and educational, this map gives a better impression of the true shapes of the Earth's continents and oceans than the other projections we sell. The only thing better for this purpose is a globe! Graduated color tints show elevations above sea level and depths beneath. Shaded relief gives it the illusion of a three dimensional model. The map is quite detailed, showing numerous rivers and lakes, mountain ranges large and small. Emphasis is on physical features, which are labeled. While the map shows national capitals, and major cities, it does not include country boundaries or names. These maps are rather pricey, even for their fine quality, but will be treasured by any map aficinado. Scale, 1:23,000,000 (1 inch = about 363 miles). Size: about 64 x 36 inches. Rolled. Paper. Published by Raven Maps & Images, 1990. New. Item #RAV-1WORLD. Shipping weight: 1.5 lbs. Publisher's price: $40.00. Your price: $32.00 Sent rolled at tubed map rate only. Please order rolled maps separately from other kinds of items on this website. They require separate packaging and a separate shipping fee. How to Order
The full map Map detail, showing the northeastern US and adjacent Canada	USGS, World Seismicity 1979-1988 Viewed from a distance, this map looks pretty much the same as the Raven Maps "One World" publication described immediately above (and, in fact, the base map was prepared by Raven Maps). If all you want from the map is the three global views and want to spend less money, then this is a better alternative, for it is a fraction of the price. On the other hand, if you would like your map to tell you the names of the physical features you are looking at, the Raven map is better, for this World Seismicity map does not label any of the features, and does not even show the locations—much less the names—of cities and towns. Though it can serve as a very attractive work of cartographic art, its highest use is to show the locations of the epicenters of earthquakes occuring in the world during a ten-year period. In the sample detail at left, the little red circles and dots represent earthquakes, not towns—a fact that may surprise northeasterners who think their region is immune from quakes! (But true to expectations, California is dotted with a much higher concentration of quakes). Since earthquakes occur along fault lines and especially along the borders of the earth's tectonic plates, this map is then a great learning tool. The different-sized circles represent different magnitudes of quakes. According to the map, 97,069 earthquakes are represented. Color tints on the map represent elevation levels and depths above and below sea level. Lines of latitude and longitude are drawn at 20 degree intervals. Scale: not stated, but probably exactly the same as the Raven One World maps. Size: About 64 x 35½ inches. Rolled. Paper. Published by USGS, National Earthquake Information Center, 1989. New. Item #USGS-WORLD-19029. Shipping weight: 1.5 lbs. Publisher's price: $10.00. Your price: $9.00 Sent rolled at tubed map rate only. Please order rolled maps separately from other kinds of items on this website. They require separate packaging and a separate shipping fee. How to Order