Special Map Collections
National Park System Maps
– Includes the National Park System Map & Guide, National
Park Guide, four versions of the National Park System Map, and the
National Park Service Regions Map.
National Trails System
Map & Guide – shows trails administered by the National
Park Service and affiliated trails.
Natural Earth – A physical map of the world that includes a gallery of landscape images and downloadable high-resolution data.
American Revolution at a Glance
– shows maps which appear in the American Revolution at a
Glance theme brochure.
Map Resources & Information
Data Sources & Accuracy
Statement – All users of National Park Service maps are
strontly encouraged to read this information.
Ideas
& Techniques about Relief Maps – This website assists
practicing cartographers with the presentation of relief on maps.
Map Symbols & Patterns for
NPS Maps– Recreation symbols, bar scales, road shields,
patterns, etc.
Printing Oversized PDF Maps
– Instructions on how to print oversized PDF format maps on
a typical desktop printer.
Production Tips for NPS
Maps – Instructions on how to use national park maps in
Adobe Illustrator format, and how to use raster shaded refief files.
Questions about NPS Maps?
If you have questions or comments about National Park Service maps,
please contact HFC cartographer Nancy Haack (email:
Nancy_Haack@nps.gov).
Additional National Park Service Contacts
Obtain GIS Data
Obtain National Park Service Geographic Information Systems data
and metadata for the National Parks from the NPS
Geographic Information Systems website.
Obtain a Printed Park Map
To request a printed park brochure (which includes a park map),
please contact Frances Cherry in the NPS Office
of Public Affairs (address: National Park Service, Office of Public
Affairs, Room 7012, 1849 C St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20240; phone:
202-208-4747; email: Frances_Cherry@nps.gov). Be sure to include
your address and postal code with the request.
General Park Questions or Comments
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