Revised and expanded Florida Atlas and Gazetteer™ offers one-of-a-kind handcrafted maps, unparalleled accuracy and essential trip planning features

YARMOUTH, Maine, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DeLorme, the U.S. atlas leader for three decades, has begun shipping the new Florida Atlas & Gazetteer to retailers nationwide. With thousands of updated roads and an improved scale, the new Florida edition was handcrafted using updated digital map files, ensuring maximum legibility, accuracy and ease of use for the many travelers desiring a paper-based map solution.

"Even with the abundance of online resources available today, many people are discovering there is no substitute for a traditional Atlas in making the most of their family road trip, relocation planning or business travels. The Florida Atlas & Gazetteer is the perfect complement to a vehicle's GPS or online mapping and tourism site because it allows a traveler to easily browse and highlight the anticipated route and all the possible activities or excursions along the way or at the destination," said Townsend Crum, data production manager for DeLorme. "Paper atlases continue to be a strong seller for DeLorme, with more than 20 million copies sold to date to avid travelers, recreational enthusiasts, and map lovers." 

Unlike most other printed atlases on the market today, DeLorme combines the latest digital technology with human editors to individually verify travel information and map details, ensuring optimum clarity, legibility and accuracy.

Priced at $24.95, the revised edition also features a comprehensive listing of recreational and travel details, all designed to make trip planning easier with tips and ideas for virtually any outdoor or sightseeing activity. Residents and business travelers will also appreciate the extensive updates to roads, exit numbers and the index of place names. 

"Because travelers can quickly see contextual information when trip planning, paper atlases continue to be useful, fun and educational tools. They can be used anytime and anywhere regardless of power availability or cell phone reception, which is especially helpful when trip planning or for sightseeing and activity searching during a road trip," Crum said. "Many of our customers are also discovering that our various technology solutions are ideal companions to our Atlases. For example, our highly affordable inReach™ satellite communications solution pairs with popular smartphones or tablets and offers access to unlimited downloadable topographic maps and NOAA charts, journey tracking, and two-way text messaging – all without a cellular connection. All of which are great features for adventurers and travelers enjoying some of Florida's remote trails or offshore excursions."

The expanded gazetteer section offers enhanced recreational activity listings, including golf courses, campgrounds, fishing, outdoor and family adventures, and a complete guide to hiking the Florida Trail.  These activities have been integrated into the actual maps as well as indexed for convenience with all information meticulously checked by DeLorme staff for accuracy. It is a perfect solution for residents seeking the perfect weekend outing, people considering a move to Florida, or vacationers wanting to make the most of a road trip.

The Florida atlas will be available for purchase online at DeLorme.com and at most major retailers and bookstore chains.

About DeLorme

DeLorme is a longtime leader in innovative mapping and GPS products, and most recently the company has earned numerous prestigious awards for its groundbreaking integration of GPS navigation and satellite communications with its flagship product inReach. The ability to develop all the critical components necessary to compete in these fast-changing technologies distinguishes DeLorme as a provider of unique solutions across numerous global market segments. DeLorme is based in Yarmouth, ME, U.S.A., and is home to Eartha, the world's largest revolving globe. To learn more, visit delorme.com.

SOURCE DeLorme