Rand McNally Official 1922 Auto Trails Map State of Wyoming
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Blazed Trails in Wyoming
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Description
This road map of Wyoming was published by the Chicago-based firm of Rand McNally in 1922 and distributed to motorists compliments of the Continental Oil Company. The image (which includes portions of adjacent states) outlines the patchwork system of auto trails that existed before the implementation of the 1926 National Numbered Highway System.
Over thirty different routes – each generally sponsored by a different private organization or association – are numbered and labeled adjacent to their respective road markers. These various trails and highways often overlapped, especially in the Western states. Distances between points are noted, but there is a paucity of information about road surfaces (it’s possible that many remain merely gravel or dirt). Free tourist auto camps are shown with small triangles, though there is only one in the entire state (just outside Cheyenne). Red overprinted circles note the locations of Continental Oil Service Stations. A map of Yellowstone National Park can be found on the verso.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1922
Author: Rand McNally
Sheet Width (in): 24
Sheet Height (in): 28.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Double-sided pocket map folded and affixed to original illustrated paper covers. A 6" split in the upper center has been repaired on the verso with archival tape. Other small holes at fold joints and a few small tears in the margins. Light discoloration in the upper left from the adhesive used for binding. Good to very good condition overall.
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