Pull down maps are maps are those maps that can be folded or rolled away after its present use. They are actually sheet maps with two rods, usually steel, on its either ends. The rods may also be made of wood or thick plastic. The map is mounted on top of a plastic, fabric or fibre layer. Pull down maps of multiple layers are also available. They save a lot of space and can be folded back. They can be hung from small nails or hooks in the wall or on a tripod stand. These maps are very flexible to handle. These maps can be used to combine maps of different locations and it brings the area into sharp focus by using a wide variety of colours.   

 They are mainly used for educational purposes and are in fact one of the best and creative methods for teaching subjects like geography and history. Pull down maps have been in use for a long time and have proved to be a very effective method of teaching. It makes explaining the idea much easier than it would be without one. The maps for every continent, country and their states are now available as pull down maps. They are quite large in size and can be used to project a particular place on a larger scale. This provides clarity of information as it includes more details. Such maps for different centuries are also available. They can be used in any type of classes whether indoors or outside. 

Since these maps can be reused many times, they are in great demand. These maps can be easily stored away in some storage and require very little space. And as these maps are very flexible and in most cases laminated they are less prone to bends and wriggles. Thus these maps require very less care and do not get damaged easily.

            Pull down maps of varying qualities and sizes are available. These are also available in different costs that suit every budget. These are usually sold off the most during the beginning of an academic season. During these seasons many discounts and offers are also available on this kind of maps. The reusability and easy maintenance of these maps make them the favourite choice of schools and colleges. Thus pull down maps have proved themselves to be one of the most popular, cost effective and efficient tools of teaching.