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Originally settled by Native Americans (the Pimuvit or Pimugnans), Catalina Island is 22 miles long, eight miles wide and located 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles (and can be reached by ferry from Newport Beach, Dana Point or San Pedro, CA).
The southernmost island of the Channel Islands of California, Catalina welcomes more than a million visitors annually and boasts a rugged wilderness of majestic beauty that is home to more than 60 endemic plant, animal and insect species.
This hand-drawn, custom and ORIGINAL illustrated map is the result of a year-long collaborative partnership between Xplorer Maps (Missoula, MT) and the Catalina Island Conservancy (Avalon, CA). Please visit www.catalinaconservancy.org to learn more about their mission of responsible stewardship of public lands through a careful balance of conservation, education and recreation.
The Catalina Island Conservancy protects 88% of Catalina - including 62 miles of unspoiled beaches and secluded coves - the longest publicly accessible stretch of undeveloped coastline in Southern California.
Xplorer Maps donates a portion of all proceeds to the Catalina Island Conservancy in perpetuity from the sale of these maps and accompanying map products.
The Santa Catalina Island Map is 24" wide by 18" tall.
Looking for a custom matted and framed piece? Choose from Montana hand-scraped pine, antique maple burl, rustic Montana barn wood or reclaimed Flathead Lake larch. (Learn more about the Flathead Lake Larch here). You can also choose between green and blue mats. All frames come standard with conservation clear glass which is guaranteed 99% UV protection. Upgrade to Museum glass which also guarantees 99% UV protection but also provides ZERO GLARE - this is the quality glass you would find in gallery settings. You can also request a complete customization by emailing us.
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All Xplorer Maps lithographic maps are printed on heavy-duty, 80 lb. cover stock using only soy-based inks and 50% post-consumer product. The medium for Giclee prints is 100% cotton, MUSEO MAX, heavy rag with absolutely no optical brighteners. These giclee prints represent the finest original artwork reproduction in the industry and will appreciate in value approximately 5% annually for a true investment in art.
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.
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 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.
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