Help me find a map.

J&K10910

So, I've talked about how I'm embroidering our HM road trip route on a map, and framing it and some photos from the trip for part of my anniversary gift to H.

But I'm having a hell of a time finding a suitable map I can use.  I need one of Washington, Oregon, and at least northern California.  I'd prefer it was nice looking, not just color block states.  Having the highways on it would be helpful.

I'm having a really hard time, and I'd appreciate any suggestions or any looking you'd like to do if you're all bored and such.

pirategal03

How big?  Do you need it to be all on one page? (one map total as opposed to one for each area?)

shaydenise

Do you want just those states?  If I remember correctly, you want to add to it with future trips correct?

J&K10910

One map total, if possible.  I'll do separate maps for the other trips, I decided.

I'd really like it to fit in an 11x14 frame.  I sort of figured I could find something online and having it printed at a Kinkos or something, but now I'm thinking my plan sucks.

Lobsters25

Did you try Zazzle?  I know they have tons of maps.

pirategal03

http://www.united-states-map.com/road/northwest.htm

shaydenise

This one is pretty but it isn't that small.

J&K10910

Pirate, that would be PERFECT except I need it to go to San Francisco   So close.

pirategal03

Yeah, you'd have to fiddle with the printing size and probably custom mat it.

pirategal03

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_help-me-find-a-map?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:21d0d7a0-1711-42bc-b6bb-38b06215a1fbPost:6ca3d7e4-0973-4da2-8388-6df114083645">Re: Help me find a map.</a>:
[QUOTE]Pirate, that would be PERFECT except I need it to go to San Francisco :(  So close.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

Are you good with photoshop?  You might could use a California map to add a little bit to it.  Or if you find individual state maps you like you could put them together.

J&K10910

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_help-me-find-a-map?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:21d0d7a0-1711-42bc-b6bb-38b06215a1fbPost:6734bc89-f0ed-415f-9cfe-fe30207838ad">Re: Help me find a map.</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Help me find a map. : Are you good with photoshop?  You might could use a California map to add a little bit to it.  Or if you find individual state maps you like you could put them together.
Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]

I was thinking this might have to be the route I go.  I'm not, but I have some friends who are PS rockstars.

J&K10910

Of course, Duds!  I will AW that shiit all over the place. 

J&K10910

I thought about that too--it'll be more than I want to spend, but it's nice to have the option!

dmiller9274

Do you have a AAA membership? They usually have really good maps that cover regions. I'm running to half priced books on my lunch break and it's right next door to AAA, want me to look and see if they have any?

J&K10910

I DO have a AAA membership.  If you really feel a strong desire to look, I won't stop you, but you surely don't have to!

cheeseandrice

Can you just take a screen shot of google maps and wash it out a little?

or this (but it's kind of cheesy) http://www.welt-atlas.de/map_of_west_coast_usa_7-246

mbody

http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/WesternUSA/Maps/map_west_coast_volcanoes.html

mbody

http://www.welt-atlas.de/map_of_west_coast_usa_7-246