The National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map of the Boston Harbor Islands, National Recreation Area is a superb map of this classic and historical place. This new detailed recreation map for the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a two-sided, waterproof map which covers all 34 of the harbor islands plus shoreline parks, downtown Boston, access and ferry interpretive information and neighboring communities. The front side contains both bathymetry and topography - making it the perfect multi-functional map for kayaking, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and more. This beautiful map is a perfect souvenir to remember your trip to the park as well as a highly functional tool for those that recreate here frequently.
Users will find clearly marked ferry terminals and routes, water taxi stops, boat ramps, moorings, beaches, historic sites, campgrounds, trails, forts, and hundreds of place names. A UTM and Latitude/Longitude grid, as well as compass rose, scale bar, and marine navigation markers (buoys, lights, and soundings) will keep you pointed in the right direction.
The reverse provides even more detail, using high-resolution satellite imagery, revealing the historic structures, facilities, and terrain. Valuable park information, including recommended places to visit, history, regulations, and safety information will aid all travelers in making their island adventure safe and fun.
Printed in multi colors for your map reading ease and enjoyment. This map contains easy to read trails, numbered forest service roads, campsites, access points, scenic and historic points-of-interests, and important facilities. These carefully researched maps are developed in cooperation with local land managers and agencies. GPS compatible with full UTM grids.

• Coverage Included: Georges Island~ Spectacle Island~ Peddocks Island~ Lovells Island~ Bumpkin Island~ Grape Island~ Thompson Island~ Little Brewster Island~ Deer Island~ World?s End~ Webb Memorial State Park, Nut Island~ Boston Light, Graves Light, Boston Inner Harbor, Hingham Bay, Quincy Bay, Hull, Dorchester Bay, Marina Bay, Boston, Charlestown, Fort Warren, and Fort Independence.
• The Boston Harbor Islands map was developed in close collaboration with the Boston Harbor Islands Alliance, the non-profit interpretive agency that supports and promotes this unique park~ and the members of the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership including: The National Park Service~ The DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation), U.S. Coast Guard, Mass Port Authority, Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, City of Boston, Boston Redevelopment Agency, Trustees for Reservations, and Thompson Island Outward Bound.
• The Boston Harbor Islands map is printed in the U.S.A. on a durable synthetic paper, making it waterproof, tear-resistant, and trail tough - capable of going anywhere you do.
• Net proceeds from the sale of this map go to support the non-profit mission of the National Geographic Society.
• Detailed bathymetry and topography for the entire harbor - ideal for exploring the region by kayak, bike, and foot
• Waterproof - 2 sided - Tear resistant paper - one side is the map and the other is detailed satellite imagery
• Includes complete area and emergency info
• Hundreds of points-of-interest, including the location of boat ramps, ferry terminals, campgrounds, and island attractions
• Thousands of place names
• Latitude/Longitude, UTM, and Magnetic Declination - for use with GPS and Compass
• Public transportation~ including Ferry Terminals, Water Taxi Stops, MBTA (T)Subway/Commuter Rail Stations
• Dimensions - Folded size: 4.25" x 9.25" - Unfolded size: 26" x 38"
• Scale: 1:25,000 (1" = .39 Miles)
• Contour Interval - There aren't any - it is relatively flat - very close to sea level
• Year - 2011
• ISBN - 9781566955751
• GPS compatible with full UTM grids.