{"product_id":"boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-map-pack-bundle-9781597754132","title":"Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness [Map Pack Bundle]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Maps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boundary Waters was recognized for recreational opportunities in 1926, named the Superior Roadless Area in 1938, the BWCA in 1958, and federally designated under The Wilderness Act in 1964. It wasn't until October 21, 1978, The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act was established to provide specific guidance for managing the million plus acres of the Superior National Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BWCAW has changed little since the glaciers melted. With over 1,500 miles of canoe routes, nearly 2,200 designated campsites, and more than 1,000 lakes and streams waiting, the BWCAW draws over 250,000 visitors each year. As part of the Superior National Forest, the BWCAW is managed by the US Forest Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two maps cover the entire map region with clearly marked hiking trails, portages, cross-country, snowmobile and snowshoe trails, trail access locations, campgrounds and tent sites, birding, fishing, kayak, canoeing and power boating opportunities. Some of the features found on these maps are: Ash River, Crane Lake, Kabetogama and Rainy Lake Visitor Centers, Gull Island Rookery, Grassy Bay Cliffs, Anderson Bay, Kettle Falls, Hoist Bay, and Gold Portage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boundary Waters Map Pack includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap 752:: Boundary Waters East [Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap 753:: Boundary Waters West [Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Trails Illustrated map is printed on \"Backcountry Tough\" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Scale = 1:70,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet Size = 37.75\" x 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded Size = 4.25\" x 9.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Maps:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.","brand":"National Geographic Maps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527935922450,"sku":"9781597754132","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0b5661cc-70e7-4eb0-afad-b0ad117b0998.jpg?v=1731317940","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-map-pack-bundle-9781597754132","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}