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Wind River Hiking Map & Guide
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Wind River Hiking Map & Guide 
Wind River Hiking Map & Guide

Page Type: Gear Review

Manufacturer: Earthwalk Press

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Page By: Bill Reed

Created/Edited: Apr 7, 2007 / Jan 24, 2012

Object ID: 2953

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Product Description

Two large (27"x39") maps cover the massive Wind River Range-Northern Wind River Range and Southern. The Northern version encompasses 18 7.5-minute USGS Quandrangles while the Southern one contains 15 Quads. Both have indexes showing which quads they take in.

Northern Wind River Range Hiking Map and Guide

 
 
From globecorner.com:

Waterproof and tearproof, this full color map is based on USGS topographic maps, and is updated regularly. It includes Gannett Peak, Horse Ridge, Union Pass, and Elkhart Park, with a detailed key enabling the hiker to identify glaciers and other natural formations. Earthwalk's Wind River Range maps also provide background information and regulations for the area, information on trail access, minimum impact techniques, as well as health and safety advice.
Map scale 1:48,000

Price-$8.95

Southern Wind River Hiking Map and Guide

 
 
From globecorner.com:

Waterproof and tearproof, this full color map is based on USGS topographic maps, and is updated regularly. It includes the Cirque of the Towers, Haystack Mountain, Wind River Peak, Big Sandy and Dickinson Park, with a detailed key enabling the hiker to identify glaciers and other natural formations. Earthwalk's Wind River Range maps also provide background information and regulations for the area, information on trail access, minimum impact techniques, as well as health and safety advice.
Map scale 1:48,000

Price-$8.95

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Bill ReedGreat maps!

Voted 5/5

Best available at this time other than the USGS topos. More of an overview of the Winds than a route finding map. Like the Trails Illustrated maps, they are tough and hold up well to repeated use. A little big (6.5"x9" when folded) and heavy for the trail, but great for planning a trip. As always with maps that cover such a large area, detail is limited. Note that only a portion of the Wind River Roadless Area is covered by these maps.
Still, if you're going into the Wind Rivers, you need to check them out!
Posted Apr 7, 2007 8:12 pm

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