As tools, maps are strictly pragmatic, meant to familiarize us with terra incognita. As artifacts, they help us understand the history of a place. But as art, they highlight the beauty of our surroundings—as shown by these posters highlighting the wild splendor of U.S. National Parks.
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Muir Way, founded by an outdoorsman and named after Sierra Club founder John Muir, offers National Park maps in a multitude of different color schemes to fit your decor. Twenty maps are available thus far, in poster and canvas sizes.
Whether you’re chronicling parks you’ve ventured to, or making a wish list of great places to visit, these striking charts will bring adventure to your walls. [Muir Way via Coudal Partners]