Re: Framing a USGS 7.5 min map

Eugene Miya wrote:
In article <1153505057.993687.324840@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
y_p_w <y_p_w@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I was touring the Western US last month when I came across several
places that had framed USGS topo maps of national parks and/or
other areas. I thought they were a nice touch.

I know some here are familiar with USGS topographical maps. I'd like
to purchase a 7.5 min map of the area where I live and frame/mount it
on a wall. Does anyone know what the standard size is (if there is
one) so I can figure out what frame size I need? I live in the San
Francisco Bay Area, and I believe local REI stores have these in
stock.

The USGS Western Region HQ is in Menlo Park. You don't have to pay sales tax.
You just missed the openhouse last month. It won't be back for 3 years.
USGS maps don't really come in a standard physical size. The longitude
varies with latitude. They come in map scale sizes of 7.5 min as part
of the National Mapping goal. SF map eh? Get an index, they are free.

Sounds interesting, although I was probably out of town most of
last month. I saw various USGS maps of Grand Teton and Zion,
which looked nice framed.

Parks and other areas have special maps for their needs.

Well - I went to the REI store in Berkeley during lunch. They had
maybe 100+ 7.5 min maps of the Sierras and exactly four of the
SF Bay Area (around the Berkeley Hills). Fortunately they had the
one I wanted. It's just under 22x27" (more like 21-3/4"x22-7/8"),
although I suspect they don't always cut the sheets precisely.

It does seem rather strange to spend $50 to frame $6 piece of paper.

.

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