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15 Ways Purple Lizard Maps Make Every Adventure Better
Purple Lizard Maps aren't just tools — they're gateways to adventure. Designed for those who truly value the outdoors, these award-winning maps offer the big picture, incredible detail, and real-world reliability that apps can't match. Explore 15 ways Purple Lizard Maps make outdoor adventures better — from field-verified accuracy and public land detail to elevation insight, local lore, and the unmatched big-picture view. Discover why award-winning Lizard Maps are the trusted choice for outdoor explorers.
Trailblazing Cartography: Purple Lizard Maps Earns Top Industry Honors
What started as our founder Michael Hermann's vision to make the best outdoor recreation maps anywhere has come to life over the past three decades and Purple Lizard Maps is now a publisher of nationally recognized best in class recreational maps. For the latest news about Purple Lizard Maps awards and recognition, read on.
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The Gulf of Mexico Rebranding - A Cartographic Response
The Gulf of America renaming isn’t just symbolic—it’s a deliberate act of cultural erasure, fueled by nationalist rhetoric and misinformation. Executive Order 14172 attempted to rename the Gulf of Mexico, overstepping international law and cartographic standards. This blog unpacks the overreach, explains key maritime zones like territorial seas and EEZs, and explores how tech companies, media, and government agencies responded. From jurisdictional confusion to political theater, it breaks down why this matters—and how our response is a historically accurate, bilingual map that tells the full story.
What Lizard Customers Say:
"Never enter the woods without a Purple Lizard Map...not just because you might get lost, but because of all the cool things you would otherwise miss!"
Nate
What Lizard Customers Say:
"I must say, as a map lover and collector this is by far the nicest map I have ever held in my hands in my entire life. I can tell a ton of time and effort went into producing this map and it really shows."
John in PA
What Lizard Customers Say:
"When I first started hiking I used AllTrails and Guthook for everything. Well, let me just say going on adventures with a paper map is about a million times more fun and a way more Immersive experience. I can't recommend @purplelizardmaps enough. These maps are incredible and I wish there was one for every place I explore."
- bike.murns via Instagram