Alaska's Inside Passage Hand-Drawn Map

• PHILANTHROPY-GIVING BACK FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS - As members of 1% For The Planet, Xplorer Maps donates a percentage of proceeds from every product we sell to a variety of non-profit organizations around the world. All of these organizations have similar missions as we do; focused on the conservation, preservation, and education of our Public Lands. To date, Xplorer Maps has donated more than $100K to more than 37 different organizations since we began 10 years ago.
• MATERIALS - For all of our signed and numbered Limited Edition giclee prints, we use only the absolute finest reproduction paper in the industry. MUSEO MAX is a 100% cotton-heavy rag paper with absolutely no optical brighteners. These giclee prints represent the finest original artwork reproduction in the industry and will appreciate in value by approximately 5% annually for a true investment in art.
• PACKAGE - 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.
• 100% CUSTOM ART - 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 ART PROCESS - 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.
• PERFECT GIFT IDEA - At Xplorer Maps, we strive to make meaningful connections between our hand-drawn "story" maps and your personal travel and life experiences. Surprise your family, friends, neighbors, business colleagues, or loved ones. The perfect gift for map lovers, history and geography buffs, travelers, and teachers. Also becoming super popular as Home Decor for your VRBO or Airbnb rentals.

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a region of pristine water, snow-capped mountains, deep fjords and forested islands that extend approximately 500 miles (800 km) from north to south and 100 miles (160 km) from east to west and encompass more than 1,000 islands, 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of shoreline and thousands of coves and bays. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic western hemlock and giant Sitka spruce forests. Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history and culture is reflected in many small coastal communities throughout the region. It’s also prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises, whales and many other mammals that attract visitors from around the world; most of whom experience this amazing landscape on cruise ships, ferries, water taxis, sea kayaks and float planes. The Inside Passage Map is 18" wide x 24" tall. OUR STORY Xplorer Maps began because two brothers were passionate about making a connection between beautiful, unique artwork and the Montana mystique. Artist and co-founder Chris Robitaille began creating similar antique-style maps in the late 1990s while living in Kenya. Over the past 15 years, Chris and his brother, Greg (Xplorer Maps president and co-founder) have continually refined their vision of using these incredible “story maps” with the opportunity to help local communities raise awareness for conservation and wildlife around the world.