Thomas Bros. Maps' 1996 California Road Atlas features driving tours and more than 2,000 points of interest; patented Page and Grid system makes city and highway touring easy

Business Wire, April 3, 1996

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1996--Consider it a necessity of automotive transportation in the state of California.

Thomas Bros. Maps(r) has updated its versatile, full-color California Road Atlas and Driver's Guide(r), making exploration of the golden state easier and more enjoyable than ever. With both the vacation and business traveler in mind, the guide features easy-to-use maps and an array of valuable travel information for the entire state.

A comprehensive, user-friendly travel directory, Thomas Bros. Maps' 300-page California Road Atlas and Driver's Guide features color-coded sections separating major metro highway maps, state highway maps, detailed street maps and designated regional driving tours. The guide also incorporates Thomas Bros.' patented Page and Grid(tm) system, which makes finding information fast and easy.

The updated California Road Atlas features a 25-page "Discover California" section that outlines driving tours throughout the state's 12 official tourism regions. Each tour designates a scenic route with a colorful regional map and briefly describes popular landmarks and attractions in that region.

In addition, more than 2,000 points of interest -- including campgrounds, golf courses, historical sites, hotels, missions, parks, ski areas and hundreds of wineries -- are listed by category in the California Road Atlas and Driver's Guide's extensive 27-page points of interest index. Also included are special Route 66 designations, giving travelers an opportunity to retrace the legendary interstate highway.

With detailed maps of more than 100 cities and metropolitan areas statewide, Thomas Bros. Maps' California Road Atlas and Driver's Guide is not only practical for out-of-state visitors, but in-state motorists as well. A distance map, mileage chart, fold-out map of Northern and Southern California, and extensive cities and communities index can help even the most seasoned motorists plan their trips more effectively.

The California Road Atlas and Driver's Guide is available for $19.95 retail from local map dealers or at most retail locations where books, magazines and stationary items are sold. For additional information, or the nearest Thomas Bros. Maps' dealer, call Thomas Bros. Maps toll free at 800/899-MAPS.

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