Established in 1940, Isle Royale National Park encompasses an archipelago of 400 islands above Michigan’s Upper Peninsula near the Canadian border. Surrounded by Lake Superior, this rugged and remote park is the largest wilderness area in Michigan boasting an abundance of moose, wolves, foxes, beavers, snowshoe hare, and loons.
Declared a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve in 1980, Isle Royale is renowned as the “backpacker’s island”; the 42-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail follows the spine of Isle Royale (the largest island) linking the Windigo Harbor in the west and Rock Harbor in the east. The park also provides unparalleled solitude and adventures for kayakers, canoeists, boaters, and scuba divers with several shipwrecks providing unique dive sites. And while the park is one of the least-visited in the U.S., it has the highest re-visitation rate of any national park in the nation. This map makes a beautiful addition to any study, bedroom, kitchen nook, or den.
This custom, hand-drawn map is the result of a collaborative partnership with the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association (www.irkpa.org) and Xplorer Maps donates a portion of all proceeds from the sale of this custom map project to help enhance educational programs and visitor experiences.
The Isle Royale National Park Map is 24" wide by 18" tall.
PHILANTHROPY-GIVING BACK FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS - As members of 1% For The Planet, Xplorer Maps donates a percentage of proceeds from every product we sell to a variety of non-profit organizations around the world. All of these organizations have similar missions as we do; focused on the conservation, preservation, and education of our Public Lands. Xplorer Maps has donated more than $100K to more than 37 different organizations since we began 10 years ago.
MATERIALS - For all of our signed and numbered Limited Edition giclee prints, we use only the absolute finest reproduction paper in the industry. MUSEO MAX is a 100% cotton-heavy rag paper with absolutely no optical brighteners. These giclee prints represent the finest original artwork reproduction in the industry and will appreciate in value by approximately 5% annually for a true investment in art.
PACKAGE - Every print is shipped in our unique and distinct “illustrated tube” that is safe and convenient for shipping, and travel as they fit in all standard carry-on luggage.
100% CUSTOM ART - A lot of map art is simply stock or "open source" imagery with a logo or small piece of custom art overlayed so that it can then be marketed as "original, custom, art". Xplorer Maps is different. Every single line, letter, and image has been intricately rendered entirely by hand. Each is unique and original to every new map we create. These maps are truly custom and one of a kind!
THE ART PROCESS - The medium used by world-renowned illustrator Chris Robitaille for these hand-drawn maps is pen & ink with multiple layers of watercolor washes. Depending on the depth of detail in the map being rendered, the actual art process takes anywhere from 5-8 weeks. The end result is an entirely custom, unique, and original piece of art that has been fully vetted for "educational merit, historical and geographic accuracy, and cultural relevance.
PERFECT GIFT IDEA - At Xplorer Maps, we strive to make meaningful connections between our hand-drawn "story" maps and your personal travel and life experiences. Surprise your family, friends, neighbors, business colleagues, or loved ones. The perfect gift for map lovers, history and geography buffs, travelers, and teachers. Also becoming super popular as Home Decor for your VRBO or Airbnb rentals.
