Raven Maps
Arizona Topographic Relief Jumbo Wall Map Satin Laminated
The Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, and Monument Valley are all part of the spectacular Colorado Plateau in the north as shown on our Arizona map. Rugged mountain ranges run along just south of the plateau, and a series of fertile valleys lie between mountain ranges like Santa Catalina, Superstition, Chiricahua, and Gila.
All of our state wall maps display an incredible amount of detail, from cities, highways, and mountain ranges, to valleys, rivers, and small towns. The Arizona map elevations are represented by color, and this, in combination with our relief shading technique, gives the map a lush, 3-dimensional look.
The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.7 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the frames can be much lighter and less expensive. Satin Lamination features glare-reducing qualities that provide a soft sheen. A satin finish is best suited for backdrop prints and displays receiving indirect, bright lighting.
- Arizona Map Dimensions: 44" × 52"
- Arizona Map Scale: 1:550,000 (1" = about 9 miles)
- Raven's state maps were prepared using base materials originally produced by the U.S. Geological Survey for their definitive 1:250,000-scale series.
- Raven Maps brings the U.S.G.S. materials up to date with current roads and reservoirs.
- They then go far beyond the originals by adding color tints to depict elevation.