An ultra high quality USA satellite image map print available with no text labels or in a version featuring countries, national capital cities, and major bodies of water labeled.
This stunningly detailed satellite image map depicts the United States as viewed from space in brilliant color. A multitude of various data sources are combined to produce this maps unparalleled land and ocean detail of the United States. Land imagery is based on data collected by NASA's MODIS satellite instrumentation. Ocean bathymetric information is derived from the GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans).
A tremendous amount of detail is illustrated allowing literally thousands of the physical features found in the 48 contiguous states of U.S. to be clearly identified. Such renowned features as the Grand Canyon, California's great coastal range, the Sierra Nevada's and the green Appalachian Mountains are visible in detail.
State and international boundaries are demarcated using red outlines. This map also features a 5° latitude, longitude grid. The map is displayed in a Lambert Conformal Conic Projection.
Each map is produced as a detailed museum quality archive print. This special printing process is known as Giclee (zhee-CLAY) and is commonly used to produce very high quality fine art prints. Printed on Archive Paper, Luster Photo Paper, Matte Canvas or Metal.
Map print ships rolled up in a durable cardboard tube. Frame is not included.
Archival Matte Paper - Premium fine art paper that provides accurate color reproduction with high-contrast, high-resolution print output and maximum image permanence.
- Museum quality archive paper for high-quality fine art.
- Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
- Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
- Acid-free and printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Luster Photo Paper - A premium semi-gloss photo paper with a subtle eye-pleasing texture that produces a vivid, richly detailed print. This material results in an exquisitely detailed giclee print of substantially higher quality than a standard map poster.
- Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
- Printed using very high resolution source files.
- Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
Matte Canvas - A premium matte canvas material. Canvas offers a stunning fine art reproduction print perfect for doing a gallery wrap.
- Printed on 19 mil premium canvas material.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
- Printed using very high resolution source files.
- Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
*If planning to have the canvas stretched on to a wood frame we recommend the option with a 2" margin. Map dimensions will be 4" smaller due to margins.* The outer 2" area of the map is mirrored as a border for wrapping around a frame.
Canvas on Wood Rails - A canvas print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.
Metal Print w/ Wood Frame - A premium print on metal that looks incredibly vivid. The map is printed on a 1/16" thick aluminum panel. A 3/4" deep wood frame is applied to the back of the metal print, recessed in about 2" from edges giving the print a floating effect when hung on the wall.
- Printed on 1/16" thick high gloss Chromaluxe aluminum panel.
- Recessed 3/4" deep wood frame is applied to back for floating effect.
- Aluminum cleat hanging system for easy install (screws included).
- Felt pads on wood frame backing to protect the wall.
- UV resistant gloss surface can be cleaned using household window cleaner.
Metal Print Hanging System
