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New National Geographic Adventure Maps of Baja

bajajudy - 11-13-2008 at 09:42 AM

First let me apologize for some bad info. These maps are not included in the National Geographic Travelers Mag as previously stated. They were made in conjunction with the article on Baja but are sold separately.

AND we will have them. They are on their way to us. Should have them next week!

There are two maps, one of Baja California($13), one of Baja California Sur($13) and the Baja Bundle pack which includes both($20).

They are printed on durable waterproof-tear resistant material which is designed to stand up to whatever conditions you encounter.

They will also be available from our website soon for shipping within the USA at $12 each or $20 for the bundle.

bajajudy - 11-13-2008 at 12:57 PM

I dont know what happened to DK's request for pix but here they are...just the covers

Baja North cover.jpg - 25kB

Sur

bajajudy - 11-13-2008 at 12:58 PM



Baja South cover.jpg - 27kB

Bundle

bajajudy - 11-13-2008 at 12:59 PM



Baja bundle cover.jpg - 28kB

David K - 11-13-2008 at 03:15 PM

Thanks Judy... I figured you saw my request and decided not to nag you too much about it, lol!

I would like the bundle please... When should I place the actual order, now or after you have them in stock?

bajajudy - 11-14-2008 at 11:31 AM

Thanks, DK
Will let you know when they arrive.

maps

desertcpl - 11-14-2008 at 11:34 AM

we would like to order a bundle also,, put us down,,

[Edited on 11-14-2008 by desertcpl]

bajaandy - 11-14-2008 at 11:49 AM

Hey... me too! (I wonder if they have that road from Laguna Chapala to the coast?)

(On edit: Me too for the bundle, that is!)

[Edited on 11-14-2008 by bajaandy]

David K - 11-14-2008 at 12:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaandy
Hey... me too! (I wonder if they have that road from Laguna Chapala to the coast?)

(On edit: Me too for the bundle, that is!)

[Edited on 11-14-2008 by bajaandy]


Here you go Andy... :lol:



Well, actually I drew it in along with a couple other roads that were missing from the AAA map and a mis-located Mision Santa Maria!

[Edited on 11-14-2008 by David K]

bajajudy - 11-14-2008 at 12:14 PM

Thanks to all interested in ordering.
We will work out the details when we have them in hand. We never take money for anything that we dont actually have.
It will be nice to have a new map, wont it?

David K - 11-14-2008 at 12:28 PM

Yes it will... and won't we also be glad for a new Baja Almanac! I sent a new email question to Landon's friend, but have not heard back this time. We only know that Landon moved to San Diego from Las Vegas and he is working on perfecting the new edition... The timing would sure be great for Christmas if he had it done soon!

bent-rim - 11-14-2008 at 01:08 PM

Bajajudy, How do these maps compare to the AAA or the Baja Almanac folding maps? Is is possible to show a detailed picture of a section of the map? I'll be ordering a set because I like the waterproof material and the tear resistant featue. Thanks

mtgoat666 - 11-14-2008 at 01:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bent-rim
Is is possible to show a detailed picture of a section of the map?


you can see samples on the nat geographic website -- go google the map title to find it. has OK road detail to be a general road map on way to your destination, but scale is too big to show minor roads and detail once you reach your destination.

David K - 11-14-2008 at 03:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666
Quote:
Originally posted by bent-rim
Is is possible to show a detailed picture of a section of the map?


you can see samples on the nat geographic website -- go google the map title to find it. has OK road detail to be a general road map on way to your destination, but scale is too big to show minor roads and detail once you reach your destination.


Yup...go here: http://www.natgeomaps.com/bajanorth.html and / or here: http://www.natgeomaps.com/bajasouth

The entire map can be viewed up close when you click on the map magnifying glass to 'zoomify'... They have Baja norte in two windows... Looks like the standard Mexican road map showing two roads into Mision Santa Maria, the long abandoned route in Valle Chico to Matomi and not the newer one that has been there for 30 years, and on the Sur map, the entire road into El Arco is shown as paved, the Asuncion and Tortugas roads are shown all paved, but the Abreojos road is shown as all dirt. A road is shown between San Francisco de la Sierra and Santa Marta, etc.... so not a true National Geographic work of accuracy, just a dressed up government road map. The datum given is Mexico's NAD 27, too. Of course, I am being super critical and your detail needs may not be as intense.

It will make a nice color wall map or a general guide to an area... I still look forward to getting them... :light:



[Edited on 11-14-2008 by David K]

norte - 11-14-2008 at 04:48 PM

what is wrong with NAD 27 while in Mexico?

David K - 11-14-2008 at 05:09 PM

Nothing... (my GPS waypoints are given at NAD27 to match with Mexican topo/ Baja Almanac). I mentioned that as further evidence that these are not new National Geographic made maps, but Mexican government made. The errors are shared between the Almanac (gov't topos) and these new maps...

Have you seen my GPS web page?: http://community-2.webtv.net/thebaja/bajagpslist/

[Edited on 11-15-2008 by David K]

David K - 11-26-2008 at 10:29 AM

JUDY: any news yet about when you will have these in stock???

[Edited on 11-26-2008 by David K]

bajajudy - 11-26-2008 at 10:38 AM

Who is Ann?

I. Judy, hope that they show up today. We are at the mercy of our importers.

David K - 11-26-2008 at 10:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajajudy
Who is Ann?

I. Judy, hope that they show up today. We are at the mercy of our importers.


Sorry, I was just typing about Ann Hazard! I meant you, Judy!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

David K - 11-26-2008 at 10:44 AM

For us in the states, do the maps come from San Jose del Cabo or do they still come from your U.S. outlet?

bajajudy - 11-27-2008 at 11:20 AM

These sales will not go through our website. The main reason is that Paypal is set up for shipping to be based on the amount of the purchase without regard to the weight(there is nothing we can do to change this!!). So we would like to offer the Nomads a special of $5 shipping for any of the maps. Checks will have to be sent to us directly. I will be in contact with each of you, who have expressed interest, through U2U as to where to send the checks and when to expect the maps.
As of 11am turkey day, we have not received these maps in Mexico.

bajajudy - 11-28-2008 at 12:29 PM

Please send me any other orders to my U2U box.
I have replied to all in this thread who expressed interest ....I hope!

bajajudy - 11-28-2008 at 12:47 PM

Oops
Those who received U2U's about where to send the check, please reply with your mailing address....duh.

Paula...got it!

David K - 11-28-2008 at 02:19 PM

Thanks Judy, I did give my address and it is also on the envelope containing my check... out in today's mail!:light:

bajajudy - 12-2-2008 at 06:15 PM

For those of you who have furnished your addresses, the maps will ship tomorrow out of Colorado.
Thanks for your support of a Baja business! We appreciate your orders.

David K - 12-2-2008 at 06:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajajudy
For those of you who have furnished your addresses, the maps will ship tomorrow out of Colorado.
Thanks for your support of a Baja business! We appreciate your orders.


Thanks Judy... I look forward to them!

David K - 12-6-2008 at 11:35 AM

The maps from BajaJudy's company arrived yesterday (12-5-08)...

They are huge... Big and beautiful!!

Each folding map has half of the area on each side... ie. Baja North has half of Baja Norte on one side (to just below San Quintin/ Puertecitos), and the other half on the other side (to Scammon's Lagoon)... topography is shown by contour lines and shading... VERY NICE!

The maps are waterproof and tear-resistant... City maps are on them as well. Shell Island is shown as an island... talk about detail!!!

ERRORS? YES, as all maps do have them... These maps use Mexican Governmant topos for much information (as does the Baja Almanac) and the mistakes made by Mexican cartographers is also on these maps.... BUT, they are not so many that it should discourage you from ordering them!

A few errors I saw, so far:

Blvd. 2000 jcn. with Hwy .1, too far north.

Mision San Pedro Martir shown at San Telmo near Hwy. 1, and not up at 5,000+ feet where it is.

Rancho San Antonio (east of El Rosario) listed as having a church, library and town square!

A bit of the main Valle Chico road to Matomi is missing (from El Carrizo east).

El Marmol and the road to El Marmol is missing!

The hiking trail south and west from Mision Santa Maria to Hwy. 1 near San Ignacito is shown as an auto road!

Mision San Borja is shown a bit too far south and not at the 'town/ ranch' of San Borja, where it is.

The road from Guillermo Prieto north to the San Francisquito/ El Arco road is not shown.
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On the Baja South map:

The mule trail between San Francisco de la Sierra and Santa Marta is shown as an auto road.

The road to Bahia Tortugas is shown as all paved.

The road to Punta Abreojos is shown as all dirt.

The mission site of 'La Pasion' is shown a few miles off (it is just east of La Presa).

A road is shown going to Dolores.

No mission site is shown for Santiago.

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Again, compared with the size and quality of these new maps, the above errors are not that big a deal...

Enjoy them!

From: http://www.bajabooksandmaps.com

bajaandy - 12-6-2008 at 07:36 PM

Got mine yesterday as well. Really nice maps. Lots of detail. I really like the tear-proof water-proof material! These maps will get a lot of use.

Thanks Judy!

2-tie-dye-4 - 12-6-2008 at 09:07 PM

Got mine on Friday, before you had time to cash the check. Thanks Judy!