World Wall Map - Executive (Mural: 116.25 x 77 in) (Reference Map)

World Maps Establishing the highest benchmark for cartographic quality Since releasing its initial World Map in 1922, the publisher has mastered the art and science of cartography. The distinctive cartographic style is characterized by attractive color palettes, proprietary typefaces, hand-drawn shaded relief, and meticulously researched content. The focus on detail and precision is what truly distinguishes these maps from other cartographers. Every World Map has been meticulously compiled using the most recent data sources and independent verification of disputed boundaries, borders, and territories. When this degree of research is paired with excellent design, the outcome is the finest collection of World Maps presently on the market. Wall Map formats Paper: High-quality matte poster stock, printed in the USA. Laminated: Plastic gloss lamination enhances durability. Poster size: 24" x 36", designed to fit precut poster frames. Standard size: Approximately 30" x 46". Enlarged size: Approximately 48" x 73". Mural size: Approximately 77" x 110", arrives as three panels that mount using wallpaper glue. Four distinctive styles Classic The Classic style is the conventional design that has been showcased in numerous maps produced as magazine supplements over the years. Highlights feature blue oceans with bathymetric contour steps, brightly-colored tint bands along country borders, and hand-drawn shaded relief. This style contains the greatest level of detail. This map is presented in the Winkel Tripel projection, which reduces distortion and produces a highly recognizable shape of the Earth. Executive The Executive style is an ideal complement for home and office décor as it coordinates nicely with wood and leather furnishings. Featuring an antique, earth-tone color palette combined with contemporary cartography, this has become the top-selling World Map design. The subdued beige of the oceans is accentuated with bathymetric shading displaying underwater terrain features. This style contains the greatest level of detail. This map is presented in the Winkel Tripel projection, which reduces distortion and produces a highly recognizable shape of the Earth. Decorator The Decorator style is the most vibrant of the World Map designs and is perfect for kids bedrooms, classrooms, and those desiring a pop of color on the wall. Featuring solid colors filling each country, pale blue oceans with bathymetric shaded relief, and a black border around the entire image, this World Map is attractive and easy-to-read. This style contains the second greatest level of detail. This map is presented in the Winkel Tripel projection, which reduces distortion and produces a highly recognizable shape of the Earth. Modern The Modern style is the minimalist among the World Map designs. It simply presents the attractive shape of the Earths land mass, in solid black, resting on top of slate blue/gray oceans. This map also includes country names, borders, and major cities in contrasting white. This design is compatible with modern home and office décor, pairing well with glass and metal furnishings. This style contains the lowest level of detail. This map was developed using the Times projection, which features minimal distortion in the equatorial regions of the Earth