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United States Essential Wall Map by Kappa

Name: United States Essential Wall Map by Kappa
Brand: Map Shop
SKU: KA-US-ESSTL
Availability: InStock

Price range: $124.99 through $1,539.99

Ideal for grades 4-8.

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United States Essential Wall Map

Students can recite the fifty states long before they can place them. The United States Essential wall map from Kappa Map Group is built for that stretch of school, grades 4 through 8, when state names have to become real locations. Color-coded states read clearly from the back row, and shaded relief gives the Rockies, the Appalachians, and the Great Plains visible shape rather than flat outlines.

Color-coded states with clearly drawn state boundaries
State capitals, major cities, and a state flag for each state
Shaded relief for visual depth across the terrain
An enriched legend identifying landform types
Rivers and waterbodies
Latitude and longitude lines, with major latitudes emphasized

This map supports geography, U.S. history, and map-skills lessons in a single reference. Order through Map Shop on a spring roller with backboard for daily classroom use, or choose laminated, foam core, or framed finishing in black or walnut molding.

Size	49" x 42", 63" x 52"
Print Finishing Options	Paper, Laminated, Laminated with Rails – Black Molding, Laminated with Rails – Walnut Molding, Mounted to Foam Core, Foam Core with Rails – Black Molding, Foam Core with Rails – Walnut Molding, Framed – Black Molding, Framed – Walnut Molding, Spring Roller with Backboard
Publisher	KAPPA
Language	English
Published	2004

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We want you to love your map. If you aren't satisfied, returns are accepted within 30 days for unfinished products.* Please contact us within 30 days of receiving your product to receive a return authorization number. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable unless we made a mistake with your order.

*Finished products such as railed, mounted, and framed maps are not returnable because we make these on-demand just for you and do not stock them. If you have any questions about whether your order qualifies for a return, please contact us.

Map Finishing Options

Transform your wall map into a ready-to-hang centerpiece! Our professional framing and railing services often cost less than visiting a local framer. Choose your finishing option during checkout and receive your map ready to display immediately and hassle-free.

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Paper

Paper finishing is the most economical option. Most maps are printed on premium 36lb paper. Waterproof paper is also available for functional maps that may be used outdoors.

Laminated

Maps are printed, then run through our laminator that applies 1.7mil-thick satin-gloss lamination to the front and back. You can use map stickers and wet-erase markers.

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Mounted

Maps are printed, then laminated with 1.7mil-thick satin lamination onto 1/4″-thick foam core. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers with our mounted maps.

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Laminated with Rails

First, we laminate the map, then mount wood rails at the top and bottom. The front side of each rail features a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware is attached to the back of the top rail so it's ready to hang. You can use stickers or wet-erase markers on your laminated map. We recommend a mounted or framed option if you'd like to use map pins to mark locations.

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Mounted with Rails

First, we laminate the map onto foam core, then mount wood rails at the top and bottom. The front side of each rail features a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware is attached to the back of the top rail so it's ready to hang. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on your map. This option will lay clean and flat against the wall, unlike the laminated with rails option.

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Framed

Maps are laminated onto foam core, then secured into the frame. The engineered molding is made from recycled wood in either a black or walnut finish that wraps around the entire map. Most moldings are 2″ wide by 3/4″ deep, but maps 24″ x 36″ and smaller use a 1.25″ wide molding. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on all our framed maps. Ready-to-hang sawtooth hardware or wire hanging loops are included.

Spring Roller

The map is laminated then installed on a spring roller and backboard.

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