Garmin Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer Paper Maps- Arizona, AA-000005-000

The DeLorme Arizona Atlas and Gazetteer is an excellent resource for trip planning. Arizona is a deceptively big state with lots of wide open spaces and some specially rugged terrain, including the Grand Canyon. This atlas should allow the average traveler to navigate pretty much anywhere on the road network, and to gain some appreciation for the terrain along the way. The scale of the map is 1:260,000, which is reasonably useful for the size of the state. Major roads are identified, and many minor roads are at least visible on the map. The multicolored presentation enhances the terrain relief. The map sheets are marked with latitude and longitude for GPS grids.In addition to a locational gazatteer, this Delorme Atlas provides general information on recreational opportunities. The listings include federal and state parks, game management areas for hunting, and locations suitable for fishing. There is a handy listing of campgrounds and one map devoted to the Grand Canyon, a major visitor attraction. The map scale is not suitable for off-road navigation. Those travelers planning to do off-road route finding are advised to consult more detailed products.The DeLorme Arizona Atlas and Gazetteer is very highly recommended for planning and navigating, whether for business or pleasure, around Arizona.

Really great quality and easy to read . Lots of detail . It’s worked out great!

I recently went on a long road trip to celebrate my retirement. I would be driving thru at least 6 states and wanted to have a hard map on hand for planning purposes. While I will have a Garmin GPS unit running, I do like having a manual backup - just in case. I also like having a map so I can spend an hour the night before reviewing the route and perhaps looking for side roads to adventure. The beauty of this retirement road trip is that if I see a road leading off into some unknown distant hills, I am free to go. Trying to get a feel for the terrain ahead or where interesting waypoints along the way on a tiny GPS is impossible. Having an actual map makes it so easy to look for alternate roads, forest service roads in the mountains, and possible stops.Now that I'm home, my Atlas & Gazeteers are full of circles, scribbles, notes, and arrows. They got a lot of use. Even sitting at a rest stop, quite often other travelers would come up and ask me for directions to some place they're looking for.The only downside to these maps? Small print and I have old eyes. I brought along a magnifying glass to read it better. My bad luck to forget it at a rest stop and not realize it until I was 700+ miles away. I stopped at a Walmart and bought another.

Must have as a starter for general navigation. Main benefit is land status color coding - let's you know where to go to use YOUR public land. Decent off-road points of interest and features. For higher resolution, get USGS topographic maps and/or something like the Backcountry Navigator app. Also, USDI/BLM has Geocommunicator website with free topo map interface.

My wife and I have used these for years. I just wish they had them for other countries too. We've used the Michelin books and others, but they aren't as good because the scale is better. They are large books, but flat (18X12 inches). They wind up in my duffel bag as they can bend. I bought this one for a friend of mine coming to visit so he and his family could plan their vacation. It lists historic sites, natural scenes, camping places, etc. The maps show lighthouses which is really good as I photograph them and more importantly how to get there. They can be used with GPS though I am of the old school and have never found a real need for a GPS device. These map books and the human brain are adequate so far.

I like the Arizona Atlas and Gazetteer because, like the other DeLorme travel guides, it is concise and easy to read, as well as easy to carry along with you on road trips. The maps are well detailed, providing the traveler with valuable information.

I have at least 10 of the A & G' series which I have used for many years. They are OK for run-of-the-mill road trips requiring only mid level road detail. Clearly they provide more detail and reference points than a 'state' map. They are not to be relied on for serious off road back country travel or hikes. Yes, they are marketed as such and at first glance appear to be a one stop reference - they are not!They are adequate starting points although it seems whatever I am interested in is split between pages and I sometimes find myself tearing the book apart so I can see and visualize that area more easily. One of the things that truly frustrates me is the inability to differentiate between public and private unpaved 'roads'. Not all landowners are forgiving, especially during hunting the seasons. When that happens the first thing I do, given the opportunity to explain, is show the A & G. Then say as humbly as possible - I think I'm lost, can you help me? Depending on time of day an apology may get you an invitation to coffee or a meal.When planning my annual back country boonie photography trips I start with the A & G's, then topo software and Google Earth. Use the internet but exercise caution, it has both excellant and dangerous information. When my detail itinery is set I obtain the lowest level detail quadrant maps available. Once underway I rely on the A & G's, a vehicle GPS, my hand held GPS, a backup compass, my reference way points and maps. So far it has worked for me. Have a safe trip!

Not quite as detailed as I was hoping for but it is still a very nice basic map. Has many points of interest on every page. Just was hoping for a more detailed topographical type map then general topographical.