Benchmark Maps 3515757 169039212 2007-11-03T23:07:31Z Hmains 508734 refine cat using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] {{Unreferenced|date=April 2007}} '''Benchmark Maps''' is a map-publishing company based in [[Medford, Oregon]]. In late [[2006]], the company published detailed atlases for nine states: [[Arizona]], [[California]], [[Colorado]], [[Idaho]], [[Nevada]], [[New Mexico]], [[Oregon]], [[Utah]], and [[Washington]]. The company got its start in [[1995]], and had sold almost one million atlases by the end of 2006. It is jointly owned by [[Map Link]] and Stuart Allan Cartography. [[Eureka Cartography]] was an early partner in the business, but is no longer involved. Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlases all follow a common pattern: The front of every atlas has separate United States, regional and state maps used for orientation and overview, followed by a complete Recreation Guide including facility information. Then come the highly detailed Landscape Maps, which combine [[shaded relief]] and [[hypsometric tints]] to reveal [[landforms]]. Finally there is a section of "Metro Maps," enlarged detail for getting around the urban areas. All atlases are field-checked by Benchmark staff. [[Category:Map companies of the United States]] [[Category:Companies based in Medford, Oregon]]