National Geographic iPhone and iPad National park Maps.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: SMALL biz

After acquiring Evergreen-based Trails Illustrated in 1997, National Geographic Maps spun off from the nonprofit National Geographic Society and set up shop in the Centennial State. Dan Ortiz, vice president of products, marketing and operations, says the company is distinguished by its relationships with the forest service and national park service.

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"We're probably the only map publisher in the country that has developed these relationships," Ortiz says.

In March, National Geographic Maps released a National Parks Maps app for the iPhone and iPad, featuring 15 park maps users can zoom in to "a second...