National Parks In Western United States Map
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National parks in western united states map. Maps western united states map of portion the showing. Vintage 1940 s brochure pamphlet temple. The western united states is the west region of the united states and it is commonly known as american west or the west. 3 90 shipping.
For a road trip select a top park then link it up with other national parks nearby. Grant in 1872 followed by mackinac national park in 1875 decommissioned in 1895 and then rock creek park later merged into national capital parks sequoia and. If you re daring enough to attempt the unforgettable half dome hike come prepared for a full day of sweat and tears. Estes park colorado rocky mountain national park.
The united states has 62 protected areas known as national parks that are operated by the national park service an agency of the department of the interior national parks must be established by an act of the united states congress a bill creating the first national park yellowstone was signed into law by president ulysses s. Since 1983 national park trust has completed 75 land acquisition restoration and mitigation projects to protect more than 30 000 acres in 33 states one u s. The west has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to national parks. Best national parks in the western u s.
Anywhere you see an icon on this map you can be assured that a natural splendor awaits your arrival. States alaska arizona california colorado hawaii idaho montana nevada new mexico oregon utah washington wyoming. 1960s ontario s niagara parks travel brochure with map. Postcard business district steamboat springs colorado.
5 619 trillion 2019. This map reflects the western united states as defined by the census bureau. It consists of the westernmost states of the united states. 1 873 251 63 sq mi 4 851 699 4 km 2 land.
Territory and washington d c. The 13 states in western united states are alaska arizona california colorado hawaii idaho montana nevada new mexico oregon utah washington and wyoming. Nps redwood state and national parks brochure map california brand new. 1961 list and map of national parks and monuments in the western united states.
This region is divided into mountain and pacific areas. Click the top of the year est column for a bit of history. 60 of these national park service projects have benefited 48 national park service units. The united states and its territories currently have 62 national parks in total and this system continues to evolve and expand.
1 751 053 31 sq mi 4 535 207 3 km 2 population 2019 est total. Forest service projects 3 national wildlife refuge projects and 9 state and local park projects. Although our current work focuses solely on our national parks we also have completed 3 u s. 42 sq mi 16 km 2 gdp nominal total.
For a tourist visiting an area designated as a national park guarantees the opportunity to experience an amazing environment. An spectrum of wildlife can be discovered at the western national parks. On the west coast of the u s a are some of the most epic national parks which stretch from sequoia national park and yosemite national park in the south west to olympic national park mt rainer national park in the north west.