National Parks Checklist Map
How many National Parks are there in the U.S.? In 2024, there are 63 official National Parks administered by the National Park Service. The NPS also administers hundreds of national historic reserves, monuments, and memorials, which we feature on our Explore America maps for you to discover and plan adventures.
Our push pin travel maps serve as your National Park tracker, enabling you to pin places you've been! 500 colored pins are supplied with every canvas wrap or framed map.
USA National Park Travel Maps feature all of the National Park Service locations, National Monuments, Historical Sites, Battlefields, Lake Shores, National Preserves, and other fascinating destinations within the United States.
What is a National Park?
Natural treasures that are conserved such that their scenery, wildlife, and artifacts may be experienced by all for generations to come.
National Parks have been open to the American public since 1872, starting with the nation's first national park: Yellowstone. The newest National Park is New River Gorge, established in 2020, West Virginia. The National Parks Service itself was established by the "National Park Service Organic Act" of congress in 1916, under the U.S. federal Department of the Interior, while before each park was individually managed.
Features: Explore America
- ✪Detailed cities & significant locationsacross the USA(over 2,500!)
- ✦All 50 state capitalsand major cities in every state
- ❃USA InterstatesandMajor Rivers and Lakes
- ✦Over 600 National Park Service Sites,including all 63 National Parks as of 2024
- ★Historical Cities(O.K. Corral, St. Augustine, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Mackinac Island, Branson, historic western towns, and more)
- ✪Extraordinary Places(Barringer Crater, Biosphere 2, Golden Gate Bridge, Four Corners, Hoover Dam, Niagara Falls, and more)
- ▲The tallest point of elevation in every state— numbered from the highest elevation (#1 in Alaska) to the lowest elevation (#50 in Florida)
- ✔10 of the most climbed peaks in the USAwith the peak name and elevation in feet
- ●●●National Scenic Trailsthat span the USA
How are push pin maps made?
We make our maps at our studio in Pleasanton, California, USA. These are our works of art, and we craft each one to order - we do not keep stock products in inventory.
Each map is a product of years of research and design. We love the opportunity to combine science and art in these wonderful travel maps, and we especially love personalizing them just for you!
Your map will be produced to your specifications using our archival quality materials and fade-resistant inks on large format printers. If you choose a poster in canvas or paper it will be rolled and mailed to you. For ready-to-hang options in framed or stretched canvas, we will mount your map on archival quality pin board and include everything you need to start pinning and build lifelong memories.
We do not use foamcore or cork backing - the gatorfoam we mount pin maps to is a premium archival quality rigid material that will not warp over time, bend away, or crush as you pin your travels. Your pins will be held tight for a lifetime. This material also enables us to offer you incredible clarity with satin paper options that have a smooth finish, in addition to our canvas offerings.
Our canvas wrap and framed maps include premium hanging hardware as well. You will find the pre-installed rigid hangers make it easy for you to hang your map and keep it solidly level, and no guessing or measuring where to drill like for a wire!
US Physical Map with National Parks
The John Muir edition physical map of the U.S. features all National Parks (numbered by the order in which they were founded), but focuses on depicting the natural landscape in stunning detail instead of detailing the other NPS travel destinations found in our Explore America series. This map looks especially stunning at large sizes where you can identify each and every mountain range and their peaks - with the tallest peaks labeled along with their elevation, as well as the National Scenic Trails for you to follow along them. It also features labeling of America’s many regions, landforms, rivers, lakes, major cities, states, and interstate highways.
US Map Poster
We offer poster prints in canvas and paper, shipped rolled in a tube. While we love making pin board maps, our maps are comprehensive and will be useful in whatever way is important to you. Our posters are a great entry point to travel maps and are easy to take with you on your adventures (canvas will work best for packing). You may also DIY a display solution, choose from our poster hanger kits, or seek out a frame service local to you.
Framed US Map
You will find on our product pages a variety of framing options. Framed maps will ship ready to hang and include push pins so you can get started pinning your location easily. We have developed an incredibly unique and easy hanging solution which every framed map includes. These do not feature glazings unless the page states so or you request it - it would get in the way of the pins!
Stretched Canvas Map
Traditional stretched canvas in a gallery style wrap, with the art continuing over the sides. This format is lightweight at smaller sizes, and also is available at giant wall-spanning multi panel sizes.
The canvas is wrapped around a solid wood frame, premium pinboard, and is installed with our premium rigid hanging solution that makes it easy to mount on your wall.
Personalizing Your Map
All of our maps are handcrafted, made to order just for you, and we will work with you to craft your personal masterpiece map. Most of our map product pages will guide you through their options, but ALL of our maps can be customized. Include your quote, family names, or logo as directed, or reach out to our support for something special - we can also accept commissions for custom colorways!
All custom maps will receive a proof via email, and you will approve your proof before we print your map and begin crafting it to your specs. This will elevate your map to be an unforgettable gift, family heirloom, or personal travel diary.
U.S. Map Poster and Framed Sizes
Our push pin maps are available in a variety of sizes, so we can
accommodate any space within your home or office. Take a look at this video to see a side-by-side comparison of our sizes.
The most important factor when choosing your map is size. The World is a huge place, but smaller prints like a world map poster are easy to travel with!
Map Finish Types
- Framed satin paper or canvas mounted to pinboard
- Stretched canvas with pinboard for a frameless gallery look
- Rolled posters in paper or canvas for easy travel
- Adhesive fabric or glossy wall coverings to transform an entire space in your home
Custom Travel Map Gift
Maps are great for every age, gender, and occasion. Start an adventure, keep a push pin map as a touchable memory that can be personalized!
- Perfect for wedding gifts
- Lovely anniversary gifts
- Mother's Day Gifts or Father's Day Gifts
- Graduation gifts for those just starting out in the world
- Esteemed retirement gifts
- Bucket List
Gift Wrap and nicely assembled card available for your gift.