California and Nevada

Cartoon map of California and Nevada with an emphasis on regional topography.

This charming illustrated map of California and Nevada was published by Unique Media in 2014 and shows a panorama of each state looking towards the east. Finely detailed depictions of major landmarks, locations of interest, and local businesses can be seen interspersed between labeled transportation routes and pictorial geographic features. The last are especially emphasized, with pictorial topography and bright colors highlighting the varied regional geography.

Other items of interest include the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park and Disneyland. The verso of the sheet includes extensive tourist information on the notable regions covered throughout the image.

The distinctive cartoon style is a hallmark of the Ontario, Canada based Unique Media, Inc. Starting in the late 1970’s, the company created a number of maps with a similar aesthetic of locations across the United States and continue to do so today.