COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Clason Map Company
Date:
1931
Short Title:
Paving and road distances on the United States highways
Publisher:
Clason Map Company
Publisher Location:
Denver
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
31
Obj Width cm:
42
Scale 1:
12,000,000
Note:
Uncolored map. Includes text and road legend. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
cf P10809 (1930 ed.).
Country:
United States
Subject:
Automobile
Subject:
Tourism
Full Title:
Paving and road distances on the United States highways. Showing principal through routes. Published and Copyrighted: Clason Map. Map No. R-106 A. (at head of map) Key map of planning transcontinental tours - Paved highways shown in solid lines.
List No:
4423.005
Page No:
2
Series No:
5
Publication Author:
Clason Map Company
Pub Date:
1931
Pub Title:
Clason's Touring Atlas Of The United States And Canada. An Accurate Guide to the best roads of every state. Featuring 40 Large Maps Revised Annually. Showing the Latest Paving and Surfacing in Every State.
Pub Reference:
cf P10809 (1930 ed.).
Pub Note:
Shows the recently established system of U.S. numbered highways that replaced the system of named trails (Lincoln Highway, etc.). Speed limits in each state (45 mph highest listed) are given as well as "registration" information: "Visiting motorists who tarry on their journey are requested by most states to register with the local authorities." Each state has its own map. A very nice production. Full color. Softcover, stapled atlas, folded to booklet 31 x 21 1/2 cm. opening to 42 cm. With illustration of an Indian in feather headdress raising his right hand to a motorist. Cover title: "Clason's Touring Atlas Of The United States And Canada. New Census Edition ..." Color illustration and advertisements featuring "The Powerine Co. Denver, Colorado" on back cover.
Pub List No:
4423.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Maps:
41
Pub Height cm:
41
Pub Width cm:
42
Image No:
4423005.jp2
Authors:
Clason Map Company
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Paving and road distances on the United States highways
