National Geographic's wall map Lake Tahoe Basin is one of the largest and most detailed maps available of this spectacular area that straddles the California-Nevada border. Beautifully rendered and overflowing with information, it is the perfect addition to any home, office or school decor. Stunning shaded relief along with topographic and bathymetric contour lines produce an unparalleled visualization of the lake and the surrounding private and public lands, including national forests, wildlife and wilderness areas, state parks and nature preserves. Land and water recreation sites are pinpointed, such as trails, including the Pacific Crest, Tahoe Rim and Pony Express trails, scenic byways and areas for swimming, skiing, scuba diving, fishing, camping. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information. Map Scale = 1:72,411 - Sheet Size = 26.5" x 40.5" Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.