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DeLorme
DeLorme's web site does justice to this big map player. Customers may browse through all sorts of traditional paper maps and mapping software (from 3-D topographic maps to a pocket GPS receiver)--with samples online. If you're not buying, check out Cybermaps for free online road maps and driving directions.
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Magellan Geographix Maps.com
Magellan Geographix has a stellar navigational reputation, so map lovers will jump at the chance to browse the goods at Magellan's own Maps.com site. Among the choices are maps (wall, digital, satellite and folded), atlases, globes and software. You can even get a close look at the digital maps before buying (no silly samples here!). After shopping, have fun with the extensive map links and games.
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Rand McNally Online
The name Rand McNally may mean maps to you, but its online travel store has much more than that. Enter the store directory to find maps--wall maps, world atlases, globes, and more. If you'll be taking your maps and hitting the road, why not buy a money belt while you're here?
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International Map Trade Association
The International Map Trade Association offers resources on buying online or off. Find member store locations around the world, or link to member web sites here. If you're really into it, head to a conference or trade show.
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Ordering U.S. Geological Survey Products
Going camping? Check out the United States Geological Survey's printed maps and map indexes, with thousands of topographic maps available. Maps aren't for sale online, so find a nearby dealer here, write down the name of the map, and make a trip to the store. Note: maps seem to be for the U.S. only.
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Langenscheidt
Langenscheidt's five sister companies (including popular mapmakers Hagstrom) share this site. Each specializes on a specific area, together offering a quite decent selection for North America. A handy search engine finds maps for your shopping basket. Too bad there are no online samples or photos of the product.
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Raven Maps and Images
"World's most beautiful maps" might be a lot to claim, but Raven's maps are indeed attractive. And they've created quite an elegant site for their elegant maps. Take a look at these wall maps and make an order online.
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Map Dealers and Other Publishers
Still looking for dealers? Here's a list of links to plenty of international map dealers. You're sure to meet your map-buying needs, whether it be a Geological Survey of South Africa or nautical charts.
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Destinations: Africa | Antarctica | Asia & the Pacific | Caribbean | Cruises | Europe | North & Central America | South America