Best Topographic Maps

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A detailed atlas for avid road trippers that keeps all necessary maps in one place.

An extensive amount of area and topography are covered. Maps of all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico are included. Details on the top 24 most visited national parks and top 100 adventure-based destinations are also listed. Paper and spiral binding are high-quality and durable.

Very large and not easy to store, making it better for road trips than backpacking or flying.

Best Bang for the Buck

Great collection of maps for navigating road trips across multiple countries.

Provides up-to-date maps of Mexico, every Canadian province and U.S. state, and 25 national parks. Milage charts and estimated driving times are also included.

Utah Road and Recreation Atlas

Some said the writing was too small to read, and other brands have better topography.

Benchmark Maps

Best for Beginners

This atlas has maps and activities all in one place and is great for navigating and planning your adventure-based road trip.

An easy to read and reliable atlas with detailed topography. Lists roads, fishing and hunting spots, recreation sites, campsites, and hiking, horseback riding, and ATV trails.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Only Utah is detailed in this atlas. Other states can be purchased separately.

National Geographic

Portable Convenience

A reliable map that is a must-have for beginner backpackers in the area.

Durable, waterproof, tear-resistant map perfect for backpacking. This map is detailed and easy to read. It is great for those who want to hike the backcountry where areas are not well marked.

Atlas and Gazetteer: California

This map only covers one specific area. Although portable, it is large and difficult to fold back up.

DeLorme

Best for Everyday Use

Great atlas to have on hand when traveling through a specific U.S. state.

Good for general road trips and navigating major highways and some backroads. Maps are easy to understand, navigate, and include detailed topography.