As seen in the May 2003 issue of National Geographic, this double-sided map celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's ascent to the summit of Mt. Everest. Side one features a digital rendering of Mount Everest created from infrared images taken by the space shuttle combined with stereo photographs taken from a jet aircraft. The work of generations of surveyors--stretching back to the days of George Everest himself--undergirds like bedrock this most detailed digital model of Mount Everest. The reverse side shows a map of Sagarmatha National Park and surrounding areas. Inset maps and informative sidebars describe the Sherpas, special locations in the area, the growth in visitors to the region, and the routes taken by famous Everest expeditions. Map Scale = 1:90,000 Sheet Size = 31.25" x 20.25"
Product Identifiers
Publisher
National Geographic Maps
ISBN-10
0792233190
ISBN-13
9780792233190
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204306299
Product Key Features
Author
U. S. National Geographic Society Staff
Publication Name
Everest-National Geographic
Format
Map, OTHER
Language
English
Series
National Geographic Référence Map Ser.
Publication Year
2010
Type
Map
Number of Pages
2 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
20.2in.
Item Width
31.2in.
Item Weight
2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Description
Anniversary
Edition Number
2010
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases), Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains