Very nice map. I'm not sure why people are saying it is laminated- the paper is nice and sturdy, but it is not laminated at least in the traditional sense. The map itself is a nice 4x6 foot sized, and the text is crisp and sharp. Lots of cities and towns are listed. I used foam core (also from amazon, needed 6 20x30 boards) to back the map, now I am able to insert push pins into the map detailing everywhere I've visited. Good map, recommended.