Catalog-2019

Connecting
People & Place
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XPLORER MAPS: OUR STORY
In the late 1990s while living in Kenya, Canadian realist painter Chris Robitaille rendered a series of unbelievably
unique hand-drawn maps featuring different African countries.
It took a while J, but many years later (2012) my brother and I decided to begin a family adventure and make our
parents proud by merging sibling interests; world-class artistry with a passion for travel and public lands.
With strong feedback and encouragement from retail customers and wholesale accounts over the past few years, the
Xplorer Maps collection continues to grow and now includes National Parks, states, countries and worldwide travel
destinations.
Maps have been making strong connections between people and place for thousands of years. Timeless in appeal, we
sincerely hope these hand-drawn and interpretive “story” maps engage, educate and inspire you to “COME XPLORE
WITH US”!
~ Greg Robitaille - President and Founder
PHILANTHROPY & PUBLIC LANDS
Through our membership in the Public Lands Alliance (publiclandsalliance.org), Xplorer Maps has formed partnerships
with the following organizations to help educate, preserve and protect our Public Lands:
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Badlands Natural History Association
Black Hills Parks & Forests Association
Bryce Canyon Natural History Association
Capitol Reef Natural History Association
Captiva Island Historical Society
Catalina Island Conservancy
Central Coast State Parks Association (CA)
Enonkishu Conservancy (Kenya)
Flathead Lake Biological Station
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Great Smoky Mountains Association
Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association (MI)
North Cascades Institute
Rocky Mountain Conservancy
San Francisco Museum and Historical Society
Shenandoah National Park Association
Southern Nevada Conservancy
Tahoe Heritage Foundation
Washington’s National Park Fund
THE ARTIST
Philanthropy/Public Lands
BULLET Originally from POINTS Toronto, Canadian-born of PLA artist partners
Chris
Robitaille graduated from the prestigious Ontario College
of Art. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Toronto Life
Magazine Award for Excellence in illustration.
He began his professional career at DDB Needham
Worldwide Advertising working as a storyboard artist
where his client list included Coca Cola, Levi’s, Labatt’s,
Porsche, Volkswagen and Time Magazine. While
vacationing in Kenya in 1992, Chris fell in love with its
people, landscapes and wildlife….and stayed for more
than twenty years! In addition to his love for realist oil
painting, Chris also discovered a passion for creating
hand-drawn maps of numerous African countries.
Since 2000, Chris (along with his wife Vanessa and their
children, Max and Becca) has traveled the world living
in Canada, Kenya, China, United Arab Emirates and
now Thailand. This incredible diversity of culture and
landscapes inspires his artistic creativity and deepens his
sense to “tell the stories” connecting people and place.
In 2010, Chris co-founded Xplorer Maps with his brother
Greg. Chris acts as the Creative Director and sole artist
personally responsible for every intricate detail on each
map custom crafted by hand.
For more information about realist artist Chris Robitaille,
his original oil paintings, unique illustrations and
commissioned artwork, please go to:
www.robitaillepaintings.com.
MAPS
Xplorer Maps CONNECTS PEOPLE & PLACE! We create the world’s finest illustrated maps drawn entirely by hand; every
line, letter, and icon is uniquely original to each new map we render. Every map and illustration is the certified, authentic
work of world renowned wildlife artist Chris Robitaille.
These unique and fully custom maps are crafted in an antiquarian, old world style that is intended to pay homage to the
early cartographers. Using a meticulous pen & ink and watercolor process, each map is uncompromising in its attention
to detail and highlights the unique fauna, flora, history, culture and geography of the featured region.
Xplorer Maps seeks out collaborative partnerships with
PLA organizations (publiclandsalliance.org) to create all of
our National Park maps. This process results in an entirely
custom, unique and original product that is fully vetted and
approved by the respective organizations and their National
Park Service representatives for educational merit, historical
accuracy, cultural relevance and interpretive value.
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Our mission in creating maps of national parks and travel destinations is to make meaningful connections between people and places
worldwide. We take pride in giving back to the places we have chosen to feature and have formed partnerships with organizations
dedicated to conserving and preserving our public lands. Independently, and through our 1% For the Planet membership, Xplorer
Maps donates a percentage of map sales to these groups to help support ongoing efforts to protect these lands.
NATIONAL PARKS REGIONAL DESTINATIONS AFRICA & BEYOND
Badlands
Banff
Black Hills
Bryce Canyon
Capitol Reef
Denali
Glacier
Grand Canyon
Grand Teton
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Great Smoky Mtns
North Cascades
Olympic
Red Rock Canyon
Rocky Mountain
Shenandoah
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Missoula, MT is Greg’s adopted home and the birthplace of
our company. It seems only fitting, therefore, that our first
map together would be Montana: Big Sky Country. Initially
intended for the visitor/tourist, our regional maps have
proven to be equally popular with residents that are proud
of where they live, work & play and are looking for a uniquely
personal gift for home, office or cabin décor.
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Alaska
California
Central CA Coast
Colorado
Flathead Lake
Inside Passage
Lake Tahoe
Michigan
Montana
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Oregon
Roosevelt USA
San Francisco Bay
San Juan Islands
Sanibel-Captiva Islands
Santa Catalina Island
Texas
USA
The World
Not surprisingly, hand-drawn maps are extremely popular
and very prevalent throughout British and European history.
Chris is fascinated and inspired by the early cartographers
and their amazing attention to detail. Additionally, given
that Africa is essentially where it all started for Xplorer Maps,
it seems only natural that we continue to highlight special
places from around the globe.
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Africa
Great Rift Valley
London
Mallorca
Xplorer Maps prints our maps
and all paper products right here
“at home” in Missoula, MT on
sustainably sourced paper with
eco-friendly inks.
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Masai Mara
United Arab Emirates
The World
Zanzibar
Coming Soon: Zion National Park; Arches &
Canyonlands National Parks; Isle Royale National
Park; Acadia National Park; Puget Sound;
Wyoming & Wisconsin

PRE-MATTED MINI-MAPS
WOOD SIGNS
Same great art in a smaller version. These minimaps
are perfect for the home or office where
wall space is a factor.
• Pre-Matted, bagged and ready to frame
• Printed in Missoula, MT
• 11” x 14” or 16” x 20”
Replicas of our maps, these colorful yet rustic
signs brings a vintage look and feel to the maps.
Though they work well with many decors they are
especially suited for cabins and lake homes.
• Made responsibly with sustainable birch
• Made in the USA
• 15” x 11”
CERAMIC MUGS
A little caffeine in the morning adorned with your
favorite place is just what you need to get your
Xploring on!
CERAMIC COASTERS
These American-made ceramic coasters are highly
absorbent and non-stick with a cork backing to
prevent slippage. The vibrant colors are stain and
fade resistant.
NOTECARDS
Featuring our maps and many of the most iconic
wildlife, landscapes and historic architecture from
around the world, each is printed locally in Missoula,
MT on very classy, eco-friendly, cotton felt stock and
ships individually wrapped with an envelope.
See every product & design at www.xplorermaps.com
WOODEN POSTCARDS
Yes! You really can write on these vintage looking cards and send them
regular mail via USPS. They are increasingly popular gifts and a truly great
way to make a unique connection with friends and family.
• Made responsibly with
sustainable birch
• Made in the USA
• 6¼” x 4¼”
MAGNETS
100% American-made, Xplorer Maps now offers more than 50 different magnet
designs. In addition to each hand-drawn map having a “matching” magnet (with
optional wildlife accents), we also feature the most iconic wildlife, landscapes
and historic architecture from each map. All these designs are original artwork
from Xplorer Maps artist and co-founder, Chris Robitaille.
• Full magnetic backing
• Made in the USA
• 3½” x 2½”
• Microwave safe
• 15oz. capacity
• BPA-Free
• Made in the USA
• Made in the USA • 4” x 4”
BLUEBOARD PUZZLES
Manufactured and printed exclusively in the USA, these 1000 piece
puzzles are extremely popular with a variety of retailers around the
country from eclectic gift shops to toy stores.
• Made with eco-friendly, recycled blueboard
• Made in the USA
• 19.25″ x 26.75″
• 7” x 5”
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have poured over many maps in a lifetime
I of travel, only a few have evoked the spirit
of a place. The creative nature of your maps
casts a light that captures the country, the
lake, the national park much like the maps
of old, when explorers returned from far
away places and shared the sights only a
few had seen. Your maps will join many
others on the walls of our home.
In our quest to find illustrated maps as art
for our mountain home, we were happy to
discover your Yellowstone map while visiting
that park over the summer. It was so unique,
colorful and informative, we searched you
out on the web and found that you had
more to offer and quickly acquired your
Glacier map and many others which are now
inspiring our next trips.
Xplorer Maps saved our wedding!! Our
initial idea fell through for our “thanks
for coming all this way gift” for our guests
and at the last minute less than a week
before the special day, Greg came through
with the San Francisco Collection (note
cards; wood post cards; and coasters). They
were a huge hit with everyone and became
instant conversation pieces. Thanks SO
much from the very happy newlyweds.
Daniel K ~ Central CA
Jonathan White ~ San Jose, CA
Grace and Michael H. ~ San Francisco, CA
Each map is packaged in our unique, illustrated tube that FITS
IN ALL STANDARD CARRY-ON LUGGAGE.
When I saw Xplorer’s map of Glacier, I
knew immediately it was the perfect gift
for a family member who has spent a lot of
time in Glacier. Above all else, having those
maps inspires people to want to explore wild
places. The maps are such a beautiful form of
art and view into some amazing wild places.
There is so much thought that goes into
Xplorer Maps’ products – from the gorgeous
colors to the fonts to the unique illustrations.
The level of detail is amazing.
Elizabeth Erickson ~ Missoula, MT
Retail
Testimonials
ack in Switzerland after a truly unforgettable
Bride on my Harley-Davidson through America’s
National Parks, I was looking for something
special to share the memories and fortunately
found the Xplorer Maps website. Greg was
extremely helpful and a few days later I got my
three maps in mint condition. The quality of the
hand-drawn illustrations is fantastic! So good that
it brings a smile on my face each time I look at
them and discover yet another of the numerous
features depicting the magnificent regions.
Olivier Senn ~ Zurich, Switzerland
We are really pleased to have
purchased our Xplorer Map of Grand
Canyon National Park. We have it displayed
prominently on our “travel wall” in our
home. The artistic images and colors
instantly remind us of things we saw and
emotions we experienced while visiting
there and really help “tell the story”. It is
a beautiful piece of artwork.
Steve & Sharon Olson ~ Naperville, IL
was first drawn to Xplorer Maps at the San Francisco
I Gift Show where I was amazed to see they had handdrawn
maps of Africa. When I discovered they also had
many National Parks, I knew right away that they would
make the perfect gift for my 4th grade grandson so he
could wallpaper his bedroom wall with maps. One of
the most enjoyable things I get from maps is the sense
of adventure – of imagining where I can travel and what
I would see if I were able to go there. The wonderful
drawings in Xplorer Maps help me imagine what will be
there. We are a family of map lovers and travelers and
we have collected almost every place Xplorer Maps has
featured. We love them all!
Joan Sullivan ~ San Francisco, CA
After a recent trip to California, we had been
searching for special artwork to commemorate
our visit to Yosemite and after looking for quite
some time, we found the perfect map from Xplorer
Maps. These maps of special places around the
world are a “must-have” for travelers as we just
purchased the Xplorer Maps’ Yellowstone National
Park print and eagerly anticipate the release of
Alaska when it’s ready next year. We would like to
congratulate this ingenious artist very much for his
knowledge and skill in painting and when someone
asks, we can highly recommend both Chris Robitaille
and Xplorer Maps; job well done!
Gerhard and Irene Lechner ~ Austria
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Wholesale Testimonials
Custom Map Partnerships
The Cruise passengers and locals alike
have really responded to the unique,
attractive and high quality map-themed
products from Xplorer. The rolled maps
in the cool tubes fly out the door and
the other items have steady sales. We’ll
definitely be buying double or triple
next season! Thanks for a great first
season.
Charlotte Glover ~
Parnassus Books & Gifts ~ Ketchikan, AK
first saw Xplorer Maps when I was on vacation and
I when I asked the store owner how they sold, she
enthusiastically responded “we have created a sidebusiness
framing the maps for customers ready to
hang”. Shortly thereafter, I discovered that Lake Tahoe
was one of the hand-drawn maps they created: I was
thrilled and immediately reached out to them knowing
I had to have their products in my store. We just
received the full Xplorer Maps product line a week ago
and two of the products need to be reordered right
away. Their customer service is second to none and
most importantly, our customers say they have never
seen anything like it. Custom, unique, exceptional
Jquality and reasonably priced!
ana Spano ~
On Tahoe Time ~ Heavenly Village, CA
We’ve watched Xplorer Maps for quite a while,
and wanted to carry them in our shop. From
the first day we put up our display, the map art has
been a runaway best seller, out-performing the
sales per square foot of all other items! The entire
team loves showing and selling the collection -
there is so much to talk about with this work that
it makes conversations with customers easy. The
pieces are gorgeous - everything from the magnets
to the framed prints (and all things in between) is
top quality, and our customers pick up on that. If
you can add only one item to your mix, have it be
Xplorer Maps!
Bridget Michlig, Owner ~ Artisans - Big Fork, MT
Xplorer Maps beautifully portrays the
iconic landscapes, animals, plants,
and landmarks of an area. Locals and
longtime visitors to the Central Coast
honor the uniqueness and beauty. Now
they have a tangible item that tells the
story of why and what they love about
these places.
Kristin Howland, Executive Director ~
Central Coast State Parks Association
We were initially drawn in by the Xplorer
hand-drawn map of the Great Smoky
Mountains. The images were beautiful,
unique, original and iconic; we simply didn’t
have anything that depicted Shenandoah
in that clever a way. We’ve excitedly
collaborated on a new interpretive, custom
product that is proving to be a big hit with
our visitors.
Greta Miller, Executive Director ~
Shenandoah National Park Association ~ Public
Lands Alliance ~ Luray, VA
We absolutely love having Xplorer Maps in our
Gift Shop. We love the creative map design
and Xplorer Maps has included excellent point of
sale material; everything you could possibly want
to know about their products. The quality is great.
The service is fantastic. And the items we carry
are very well made (magnets, maps, coasters,
puzzles, cards etc.) Our customers love the
products. We made a great decision adding them
to our shop! Thanks Xplorer!
Francene Ramirez ~ Incline Village Crystal Bay
Visitor Center ~ Incline Village, NV
he Twig Book Shop found a great vendor
Tpartner in Xplorer Maps. When Kevin reached
out to us and sent samples of their quality note
cards, puzzles, wood post cards and magnets, we
could immediately see the obvious connection
for us in San Antonio, TX. We have re-ordered on
many occasions and certainly foresee continuing
to do so. Xplorer Maps offers high quality
products that are uniquely different from the
standard “run of the mill” touristy products and
we have found that locals and visitors alike are
drawn to that appeal.
Claudia Macheo, Manager ~
The Twig Book Shop ~ San Antonio, TX
As The Nature Store dedicated to support the
conservation mission of the J.N. “Ding” Darling
National Wildlife Refuge, we strive to purchase
goods from similarly focused vendors offering
excellent quality, at a great price point and Made in
the U.S.A. Xplorer Maps is one of those companies.
The well-made coffee cups, coasters, note cards and
art prints are consistently among our top sellers
and Xplorer’s customer service is second to none;
shipments are fast, accurate and well packed. We do
not hesitate to recommend Xplorer Maps.
Ann-Marie Wildman ~
The Nature Store at J.N. “Ding” ~ Darling
National Wildlife Refuge ~ Sanibel, FL
Washington’s National Park Fund’s board
and staff thoroughly enjoyed partnering
with Xplorer Maps during the process of
developing the Olympic National Park map.
Xplorer’s team was collaborative throughout
the process…something we value greatly. The
final product wowed park visitors and the
proceeds donated in perpetuity are being
invested back into Olympic National Park.
Laurie Ward, Executive Director ~
Washington’s National Park Fund - Seattle, WA
The maps are beautiful, amazing
drawings and I loved working with
Greg and his brother, Chris. They
work hard – they truly love their
work, and it comes out in the art.
Kristin Howland, Director of Education ~
Catalina Island Conservancy
Southern Nevada Conservancy worked last
year with Xplorer Maps in partnership
to create the beautiful Red Rock Canyon
National Conservation Area map. We had
a lot of fun along the way with the process.
We ended up with a great, beautiful
interpretive product that is going to really
tell our story to our visitors.
Andy Hart, Southern Nevada Conservancy ~
Public Land Alliance Board of Directors
The drawings just blew our minds.
We like to tell the story of our
artists. It’s a local company, and the
co-owner hand draws everything. It
is really cool stuff. It’s not just maps.
The puzzles, coasters, and cards are
awesome.
We are delighted to carry the Xplorer
Maps products in our store. We
have sold hundreds of their hand drawn
maps, note cards, mugs and magnets. Our
customers recognize and appreciate the
attention to detail and the accuracy of all the
elements. From quality packaging to prompt
shipping, these guys do a superior job.
We got the maps this year. They’ve
sold really, really well. We’ve
thoroughly enjoyed working with
Xplorer Maps.
Maggie Brock, Buyer ~
The Green Light - Missoula, MT
Alan Turner, Owner ~
Port Book & News - Port Angeles, WA
Patty Ressler, Executive Director ~
Black Hills Parks and Forests Association

RETAIL DISPLAYS
• Available in 3 different sizes: Standard,
Deluxe Swivel and Deluxe Floor Spinner
• Offset Program: Receive FREE PRODUCT
with purchase
• All units feature flexible storage capacity
• HAND-MADE IN USA
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