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Wikipedia - Maps - the important travel need must have
Cartography, or map-making is the study and, often, practice, of crafting representations of the Earth upon a flat surface (see History of cartography), and one who makes maps is called a cartographer.
Road maps are perhaps the most widely used maps today, and form a subset of navigational maps, which also include aeronautical and nautical charts, railroad network maps, and hiking and bicycling maps. In terms of quantity, the largest number of drawn map sheets is probably made up by local surveys, carried out by municipalities, utilities, tax assessors, emergency services providers, and other local agencies. Many national surveying projects have been carried out by the military, such as the British Ordnance Survey (now a civilian government agency internationally renowned for its comprehensively detailed work).
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Detailed Map of Alaska

Alaska is vast and offers many fun activities. Whether you come by cruise, air, or drive up in an RV, the Alaska Railroad is an important, not-to-be-missed part of every Alaska Vacation!
When you travel on the Alaska Railroad, make sure and stop by our onboard Gift Shops on the Denali Star and Coastal Classic trains to request a complimentary Railbelt map. Measuring approximately 8.5 wide x 22 inches long and suitable for framing, this decorative map features a blue and gold illustration of the rail belt north to south on one side, with historic photos, milepost information and railroad facts on the reverse.

For passengers on the Glacier Discovery train to Grandview, we have complimentary "Southern Exposure" maps. Just ask any onboard attendant to receive yours. Here it is!


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