National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks

National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks is a large-format illustrated atlas combining maps, photographs, graphics, and park stories. It covers maps and photos of all 61 parks, with deeper coverage of 31 featured parks, making it suited to armchair browsing and broad trip planning rather than a compact travel reference.

At a glance

Combines park maps, photography, graphics, and explanatory storytelling about landmarks, ecosystems, wildlife, and history.
Includes maps and photos covering all 61 parks, while 31 receive in-depth representation.
Large-format 432-page book can work as a visual reference and a starting point for trip ideas.

Price

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Often bought together

National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores

$22.00

USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder

$20.75

Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage brings maps and photos of all 61 parks together in one volume.
Graphics and narrative material add context beyond the maps and images.
Customer feedback describes the illustrations, photographs, maps, and information positively.

Cons

At 6.56 pounds and 10.5 x 1.36 x 13.81 inches, it is a substantial book to carry on trips.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	National Geographic
Publication date	November 19, 2019
Language	English
Print length	432 pages
ISBN-13	978-1426220579

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions	10.5 x 1.36 x 13.81 inches
Weight listed	6.56 pounds

Coverage and contents
Park maps	Maps of all 61 parks, newly rendered for this book
Featured parks	In-depth representation of 31 featured parks
Graphics	More than 120 informative graphics
Photography	Photos of every park

Who is it for?

A good fit for

National park enthusiasts who want a visual overview of all 61 parks.
Readers looking for a substantial gift or an illustrated reference for browsing and early-stage trip planning.
People interested in park landscapes, history, ecosystems, and wildlife.

Less suited to

Travelers seeking a lightweight guide to carry around during park visits.
Buyers who need equally detailed coverage of every park, since 31 parks are identified as receiving in-depth representation.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,768 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the book's information, pictures, illustrations, and maps, and some customers describe it as a useful gift or trip-planning aid. Opinions on value differ, and its listed 6.56-pound weight helps explain why portability may matter to buyers. Aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, but they do not establish that every reader shares the same view.

Positive themes

Customers praise the information, photographs, maps, and illustrations.
Some customers regard it as a good gift and useful for trip planning.

Negative themes

Some customers say it is not worth the price.
Several customers find the book heavy.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions about value for money differ.

Frequently asked questions

Does the atlas cover every national park?

The listing describes maps of all 61 parks and photos of every park. It says 31 parks receive in-depth representation, so coverage is not described as equally detailed throughout.

Is this book practical to carry on a trip?

It is listed at 6.56 pounds and 10.5 x 1.36 x 13.81 inches, so it is better suited to home browsing or planning than frequent carry.

What kind of content does the atlas include?

The listing describes park maps, photographs, more than 120 graphics, and storytelling about park landmarks, ecosystems, wildlife, and history.