National Geographic Trails Illustrated map 144 is a waterproof topographic recreation map of the Durango and Cortez area of southwest Colorado, including Mesa Verde National Park, at 1:63,360 scale.

What it's for

Use this map to plan hikes, rides, and drives in San Juan National Forest, Mesa Verde National Park, McPhee Reservoir and Recreation Area, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. It also shows the Durango ski area, Hesperus Mountain, the La Plata Mountains, Sharkstooth Peak, and the Animas River and valley.

Features

• Trails: hiking, biking, and motorized trails, city trails, primitive trails, the Animas River Trail, and the Colorado Trail
• Recreation info: campgrounds and campsites, alpine and cross country ski areas, trailheads, interpretive trails, rock climbing areas, fishing areas, boat launches, and whitewater access
• Sightseeing: scenic viewpoints and wildlife viewing areas
• Terrain: contour lines with summit and pass elevations
• Paper: printed on Backcountry Tough waterproof, tear resistant paper
• Navigation: full UTM grid printed on the map for use with a GPS

How it works

Reading the scale: at 1:63,360, 1 in on the map equals 1 mile on the ground, which fits a large area on one sheet with less fine detail.

UTM grid: the grid lines let you read a coordinate off the paper map and match it to a GPS unit or phone set to UTM, or plot a GPS position back onto the map.

Specs

• Map number: 144
• Series: National Geographic Trails Illustrated
• Scale: 1:63,360
• Flat size: 25.5 in x 37.75 in
• Folded size: 4 in x 7.5 in
• Sides: 2
• Weight: 3 oz
• Copyright date: 2023
• ISBN: 9781566954631
• UPC: 749717009707