Benchmark Idaho Road & Recreation Atlas

User Review: - We're not in Kansas anymore
This is my first use of a Benchmark Maps Atlas and I must say it is a must for the vast wilderness areas of Idaho. Use of a state highway map (say an AAA version) would be a disaster if traveling into the Idaho "outback". Benchmark is fully detailed, and accurate and provides topographical information as well. Organization of this atlas is exceptional. It proceeds from the macro (regional maps) to the micro (detailed Idaho sections) relating to recreational guides and landscape maps. It also includes detail of the greater Boise area. The comprehensive Index includes counties and county seats, cities and towns, physical features, rivers and lakes, and parks, wildlife, wilderness and recreation areas. A great atlas, masterfully done.

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User Review: - Benchmark Maps
Another fine example that there was never any mining done in Idaho. For a full review check out my Oregon and New Mexico reviews. I'm through giving money to Benchmark until they start placing their contents and legend items, actually on their maps.

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User Review: - Not worth the money
This is a poor atlas I will not buy "Benchmark" in the future. I bought this one because I thought it would show more (it had a newer publication date). The DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer is much better for explorers, hikers, ghost towners, sportsment, hunters, fishermen etc.

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User Review: - Disappointed
I live in North Central Idaho. I purchased this atlas because I wanted an up-to-date reference to local roads and recreation sites. I already own an old DeLorme atlas.

When I initially reviewed the maps for my local area, I found numerous errors. Most particularly road names and paved roads being indicated as unpaved. The cover claims that the atlas was "field checked for accuracy." I do not know how much checking was done, or how long ago, but in my area many of these details are incorrect.

In all fairness, the DeLorme atlas also has some errors, but it is copyrighted 1998. I would expect the Benchmark atlas with a 2007 copyright (and claims of field checking) to at least indicate as paved roads that were paved over ten years ago.

I do particularly like the topographical shading and the overlap at the edges of every map.

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User Review: - Idaho Map
Overall a nice map book, but I needed a detailed street map, so I am disappointed; it has been somewhat helpful, I just need a lot more street detail. Idaho is changing fast though; a detailed map today would be outdated tomorrow.

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