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Publisher of award-winning state recreational maps and atlases of the American West and beyond.
Benchmark state atlases and recreation maps are made for people who need an authoritative reference to the road detail and recreation opportunities of the American West. Nowhere else will the camper, boater, traveler, or armchair explorer find a more comprehensive guide and travel companion.
We come across all sorts of amazing places when we’re field checking our maps, so we thought we’d share some of our favorites!
Nothing like driving down from Cedar Mesa under blue skies.
06/06/2026
National Trails Day calls for an Appalachian Trail field-check flashback.
Whether you're hiking a local favorite or tackling a long-distance route, every trail adventure starts with a good map. Where are you exploring today?
Nothing quite as mesmerizing as a drizzly afternoon at Lower Falls.
05/22/2026
We've got a land-iversary to celebrate today! in 1902, Crater Lake National Park was established. The park is home to the deepest lake in the US (1,943 ft), and also the clearest!
From cruising the scenic Rim Drive to hiking to peaks around the caldera, the views here feel unreal!
05/15/2026
Headed to California this summer? Whether you’re planning out your next road trip at home or spreading the map out on a picnic table to figure out where to go next, our updated California Recreation Map is here to help!
Key Features Include:
- A detailed state map of California with roads, public lands, and recreation points of interest, plus insets of the Redwood Coast, Napa & Sonoma, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Valley, Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs.
- Listings for parks, forests, wildlife areas, campgrounds, and more to help you plan your trip.
Pick up your copy at www.benchmarkmaps.com and start planning your California adventure.
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Want even more detail? Pick up a copy of the 13th edition California Road & Recreation Atlas
05/09/2026
Dawn Patrol.
A field check flashback in honor of our updated California maps!
04/22/2026
Our planet is pretty incredible. Here's your Earth Day reminder to get outside and appreciate it (not that you need one).
It's a great day to grab a map and see where it leads.
California's got no shortage of places worth exploring!
04/16/2026
California, here we come! The 13th Edition California Road & Recreation Atlas has arrived—just in time to start planning your summer trips!
This updated and improved atlas is your go-to resource for exploring the Golden State. Inside, you'll find Regional Maps that show California in context, a 34-page Recreation Guide packed with information on recreation and attractions, and dedicated maps and guides that give you a closer look at Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite Valley.
134 pages of large-scale Landscape Maps™ offer our most detailed look at California, with field-checked backroad detail, public lands, and extensive recreation points of interest.
Head to benchmarkmaps.com to plan your next road trip or weekend adventure and start exploring the highways and backroads of the Golden State.
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The accompanying California Recreation Map (also updated) is the ideal companion for this atlas, great for big-picture planning and quick reference.
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