united states paper map

Sizes vary by product, commonly ranging from a US poster 11 x 17" up to 36 x 24" poster maps, with enlarged wall maps available at about 69.25 x 48".

Most are printed on paper; some are encapsulated or laminated in plastic (often a heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate), and certain scratch maps use a laminated scratch surface.

Poster maps are typically shipped rolled in a protective plastic tube; laminated wall maps are described as framable without glass so they can be mounted or framed more lightly.

Poster-sized maps—most notably 36 x 24"—are described as fitting precisely into precut poster-sized frames for easy, affordable framing and mounting.

Suggested ages vary by product (examples include 7–12 years, 8 years and up, and 14 years and up), and several listings note an educational focus on geography.

Bundles may include extras such as a detailed USA map paired with a world map, scratch tools (including a guitar-pick style tool), stickers or memory stickers, a magnifier or magnifying strip, and a soft cloth.

Styles include a bright, easy-to-read 'Classic' palette with blue oceans and shaded relief, and an antique-style 'executive' palette for a more muted, decorative look.

Maps show natural features—mountain ranges, valleys and shaded relief—and transportation details such as interstate highways, major state routes, airports, waterways, canals and ferries.