map

July 6, 2005 12:06 PM

Does anyone know where to buy a very big, accurate, up-to-date world map? I want to hang one from a wall (not as wallpaper per se, but from clips).
posted by dearleader to shopping (8 comments total)

Maplink is your best bet. They're the largest map distributor, and they also sell retail through their website. Their store is the only place that I know of where you're guaranteed to find only up-to-date maps.
posted by cali at 12:12 PM on July 6, 2005

National Geographic has a 110"×76" (that's more than nine by six feet) mural map; it costs about $100.
posted by mcwetboy at 12:25 PM on July 6, 2005

See also this question on The Map Room (self-link).
posted by mcwetboy at 12:27 PM on July 6, 2005

How big is "very big"? If you're looking for something to take up most of the wall, this XL Large size political World map might do the trick. They also sell the large size maps that pull down like a projector screen, often found in classrooms. If you just want something more along the lines of a poster, I found lots of options with google: "world map poster".
posted by jewishbuddha at 12:30 PM on July 6, 2005

Stanfords is another map authority, with a selection of world maps. This one is four meters by two and comes cut in twelve sheets.
posted by springload at 12:40 PM on July 6, 2005

I have always trusted Metskers Maps of Seattle. They do a great job of finding exactly what you need for a good price.
posted by amelliferae at 1:41 PM on July 6, 2005

Raven Maps has some impressive looking ones:
www.ravenmaps.com
posted by bitmage at 1:51 PM on July 6, 2005

I second Raven maps, they are beautiful.

You might want to look at a map that's a little different.
posted by Marky at 2:41 PM on July 6, 2005