Map Pins and Map Tacks and Map Flags

Map Pins Flags & Pennants

The round pin heads are exaggerated in size to better illustrate the colors. Actually, the map pin heads come in 2 sizes 1/8" & 3/16's. Here is a picture to give you a rough idea of the map pin colors and all the variety available. The size is greatly exaggerated

Here is a picture to give you a rough idea of the map pin colors and all the variety available. The size is greatly exaggerated

We stock virtually all the map tacks (and flags & pennants) in various colors and sizes. We even have numbered pins.

These pictures show you the sizes and colors of pins and flags we stock. This plethora of colors only applies to the 100 series. The 200 series (with 1/8" heads) do NOT come in metallic colors or any of the purple colors. (the flags & pennants come in White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange and Black) The table below will show you the pin diameters and shank lengths. See the pin table for stock numbers and descriptions. We know of no other full service map dealer that offers this variety of pins & flags in stock at this low price. If you need numbered pins, which come 25 to a box, we have those too. (up to number 500) Just click the "Numbered Heads" link below and you will see a list of all available colors on numbered heads. Or see the wide variety of wall maps we carry. Many of these wall maps carry our new Martin Mount option which means they come ready to hang with a foam core backing to accept map pins. With our new insta-quick system, your map pin orders entered by 2pm Eastern time and specified to ship overnight will go out the same day!!

					see our World Maps or US Maps
Description /Scale	Head Diameter	Shank Length	Quantity per box	Price per box	Click below to order
100 Series	3/16"	5/16"	100	$3.95	Order regular head Map Pins	Choose a world travels map mounted and ready to accept pins. (also includes free personalized insignia)
200 Series	1/8"	5/16"	100	$4.95	Order small head Map Pins
Gold & Silver pins	3/16"	5/16"	100	$5.95	Order Gold or Silver Map Pins
Numbered Heads	1/4"	5/16"	25	$5.95	Order Map Pins with numbers
Flags & Pennants	1"x 5/8"	1&1/16"	25	$4.50	Order Map Flags or Pennants

Both the 100 series and the 200 series come with a choice of "assorted colors". These are a totally random assortment of 12 colors. If you need to control the colors in your assortment of map pins, it is best to buy several boxes. When considering pin colors, think about the background color of the map. Will the pin color contrast nicely with the map? Also, be sure to plan ahead with regard to the number of pins that might be in one area of the map. Often, you will be using the pins to track the number of customers or clients you have in certain cities. The problem comes in where all the pins are in the cities and none are in the countryside. This is where map scale comes into play. Look for a map that has a big scale or has insets for large cities where your pins may tend to cluster. This way you can put the pins in the inset and see a better distribution pattern. Another way to solve this problem is to use pins with a smaller head size. That is why some people insist on buying the 200 series pins even though they are more expensive.

Actually, map pins aren't just for maps. Art galleries buy the numbered pins to identify artists work. Planners use map pins on schematics to identify key tasks in a project.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us using the contact below.

Map Pins Flags & Pennants

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