FAQ

DO YOU MAKE CUSTOM MAPS?

No, but thank you for your interest.

CAN YOU PRINT A MAP LARGER OR SMALLER?

No, I design my maps at scale and they are printed at the intended scale.

DO YOU SELL IMAGES OF YOUR MAPS SO I CAN PRINT IT AT MY HOME/OFFICE?

No, I only sell my original maps in hard copy paper format. (Copyright laws apply to violators).

DO YOU SHIP TO CANADA?

No, I no longer ship to Canada or internationally due to the time, cost, and applicable VAT associated.

ARE YOUR MAPS SOLD FRAMED?

No. Pictures of framed maps on the site are for exemplar display purposes only.

HOW ARE YOUR MAPS SHIPPED, PACKED & PRINTED?

FREE SHIPPING, packaging, and handling is included in all listed prices, i.e. every and all orders are shipped for free. Insured USPS Priority/Ground Advantage Shipping is included for all wall maps. Folded maps (i.e. Geofolds) are not insured and are shipped by stamped mailer envelope. Orders outside of the Western states, i.e. Central and Eastern States are generally shipped now by Ground Advantage (so I don’t go broke shipping everything for free).

20 by 24 inch wall maps are rolled lengthwise and shipped in 3 inch x 27 inch shipping tubes. Single print orders for 19 x 13 inch wall maps are rolled lengthwise and shipped in 3 inch x 21 inch shipping tubes. Multiple print orders for 19 x 13 wall maps are usually packed flat sandwiched between two sturdy cardboard panels.

All wall maps are printed in small volumes with HP Indigo Digital Presses at Hi Tech Printing in Boise on heavyweight fine paper (i.e. they are high quality ink prints NOT laser printed toner or other subpar qualities).

Folded maps are printed with a lithographic offset press at Treasure Valley Litho, also in Boise.

HOW LONG DOES ORDER PROCESSING AND SHIPPING TAKE?

Orders are filled as they are received within the queue. Depending upon the delivery address, USPS Priority shipping may be 1 - 3 days. USPS Ground Advantage is a 3-6 day shipping time (commonly used for East Coast orders). I try to pack and ship orders within a few days of receiving an order. One may expect 2 - 6 days between order queue placement, processing, and delivery. Thank you for your patience (this is a sole proprietor business - unlike Amazon there aren’t second shift staff).

WHAT IS YOUR RETURNS POLICY?

Firstly it should be noted, you’re dealing with a sole-proprietor small business when ordering from Mitchell Geography — unlike a large corporation (e.g. Amazon) I do not offer limitless free return/exchange shipping on internet orders. Free shipping is included in all listed prices, but not free return shipping.

All rolled and flat shipped wall map orders are insured via USPS Priority/Ground Advantage Shipping. If your order is damaged in shipping, please let me know. I’m happy to send a replacement or issue a full refund immediately.

If you are simply dissatisfied with your purchase, please let me know. I will request you to return the products ordered (by insured USPS Priority/Ground Advantage). Once the return has been received undamaged, I will issue you a full refund.

USPS INSURANCE CLAIMS

In order to file a claim, USPS has been recently requiring one to produce the damaged package and goods at their local Post Office. I also request photos of the damaged package and print in order to file a claim with USPS.

*GEOFOLDS (my folding map series) are mailed by regular stamped (usually non-machineable stamps) and not insured — please still let me know if your GEOFOLD was damaged as I’ll likely replace it depending upon the situation.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Boise, Idaho USA

Workshop/Office located on The Commons Climbing Gym property at:

4795 W. Emerald St, Building A - Suite 120, Boise, ID, 83706

My space is not a traditional storefront, it’s open by appointment only if you’d like to purchase maps in person in the Boise area. Please contact me (Paul) to set up a time ; mitchell.paulj@gmail.com

WHAT ARE YOUR WHOLESALE TERMS?

Please email wholesaling inquiries “to Paul” ; mitchell.paulj@gmail.com