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	For Immediate Release March 15, 2011 Contact: James L. Willinger, President, Wide World of Maps 602-433-0616 x209

36th Edition of Popular Street Atlas Offers More than Online Maps

Map update indicates economy strengthening

PHOENIX -    Recent map updates to prepare for the 36th edition of the popular metropolitan Phoenix street atlas indicates economy is strengthening.  This local map publisher’s update shows new sections of the freeways; changed alignments of streets, street name changes, new parks, golf courses, shopping centers, fire stations, post offices, stadiums and even some new subdivisions with new streets.  Of course, there were also closures that could be attributed to cutbacks and business failures.  These too are items included in the map updates that won't be found on your GPS or online, but you will find them in the new updated 36th Edition Phoenix Metropolitan Street Atlas.  Often referred to as the "the Yellow1" for its distinctive bright yellow cover, this street atlas has been produced every year, for over 35 years, by Phoenix Mapping Service, the map-making division of locally owned Wide World of Maps, Inc.

Even with GPS and online mapping this street atlas is popular with more than 100,000 drivers in the Phoenix area.  Delivery drivers, taxi drivers, emergency services personnel, as well as construction, utility, real estate, home services and repair companies rely on this product for the latest information available.  One customer put it best when he shared the following comment: "My fleet of trucks all have GPS units in them; but I still buy an updated street atlas for every vehicle because I know if we can't find the street on the GPS, it will be in this map book"  Testimonials like this happen often from folks who need accurate up-do-date map information for their business or for personal uses like driving to shopping, activities, and events.  This year the atlas adds ZIP code reference to every page; giving consumers one more reason to own a copy.

With gas prices soaring, this product can actually save money by helping you plan trips more efficiently and schedule stops along the way without backtracking, taking the long way or the wrong way.  Getting lost can be a huge time and money waster for businesses, which is why an investment of just $28.95 is a real value for a quick map reference when other navigation options fail.

This street atlas covers the entire Phoenix metropolitan area from Buckeye to Apache Junction and from New River to Queen Creek (over 30 communities are included). It has map enlargements of Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix Central Corridor, and Downtown Scottsdale; also a School District Map, Freeway/Expressway and Light-Rail System Map, ASU Campus Map, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Map. In addition to the updated street maps, the value packed book contains a comprehensive alphabetical street index that lists the location and map reference to more than 20,000 streets, facilities, and points of interest, large 17" x 22" full-color foldout map showing major streets is included as a special bonus, plus an offer for a free Street Atlas on CD-ROM that brings these maps to your computer.

The 36th Edition Phoenix Metropolitan Street Atlas is available now for $28.95 at map stores, most office supply stores, warehouse stores, and book stores. Wide World of Maps, Inc. stores are located at 2626 West Indian School Road in Phoenix and 1444 West Southern Avenue in Mesa. It can also be purchased by calling Wide World of Maps, Inc. at 602-279-2323 or 800-279-7654, or visiting their website at www.maps4u.com.

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