Admin The Free Great Lakes Watersheds Map (3′ x 2′ Printed Map by Mail) is FREE at Erb Family Foundation right now — no catch on the price, just claim it while the offer lasts.
What you’re getting: A full 3-foot by 2-foot printed Great Lakes watersheds map, mailed to you free; Color-coded by watershed so you can trace how local waterways feed each lake; Created with The Nature Conservancy by the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation. Freebies like this don’t stick around — once the allocation runs out or the end date hits, the form comes down. If you want it, claim it now rather than bookmarking it for later.
How to claim
- Head to the Erb Family Foundation’s Great Lakes Watersheds Map request page at erbff.org.
- Fill out the map request form with your name, email, shipping address, and how many maps you would like.
- Submit the form — maps go out through the foundation’s monthly mailing process, so allow up to 30 days for delivery.
Freebie verified
We checked the claim page ourselves and the form was live and accepting requests as of 2026-10-20T09:23:00Z (UTC). Freebie offers can end early if stock runs out, so don’t sit on it.
Pros and cons
- Pro: A genuinely free, large-format printed map — no purchase or strings attached
- Pro: Request form is short and the offer is still live on the foundation’s site
- Pro: Great wall map for classrooms, offices, or Great Lakes enthusiasts
- Con: Delivery takes up to 30 days because maps ship in a monthly batch mailing
- Con: You have to share your name, email, and mailing address on the foundation’s form
- Con: The map is most interesting to Great Lakes region residents and watershed nerds
Fine print: shipping terms and eligibility are set by Erb Family Foundation, so give the offer page a quick read before you claim. Freebie availability changes fast — if the form is down, the offer has ended.
