Western North Carolina
Uncommon postwar vacation map of Western North Carolina.
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Description
This charming pictorial map highlights ‘the FUN’ mountainous vacationland around the city of Asheville in western North Carolina. A mix of black and white and full-color vignettes showcase many of the local attractions, opportunities for recreation, and interesting features of the region. Contemporary stereotypes are reflected with the Appalachian moonshiner and Native Americans, though the latter are admittedly a good shot with a bow!
Primary transportation routes, including the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, are noted, and a road map of the state west of Winston-Salem can be seen in the lower right. Twelve different automobile tours are described in text on the verso.
The map was illustrated by John Sink and published around 1946 (based on date references on the verso) by in Raleigh by the North Carolina State Advertising Division. Probably issued by the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, as the town is labeled as ‘the Heart of Vacationland’ by a rubber stamp.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1946
Author: John Sink
Sheet Width (in): 36.5
Sheet Height (in): 22
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Creasing and moderate wear along originally issued fold lines, including small edge tears and tiny holes at fold intersections. Some marginal soiling and a few scattered spots within the image. Good to very good condition overall.
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