Long before Interstate highways crisscrossed the US, the nation was threaded together by highways with names like Lakes-to-Gulf Highway and King of Trails. Spectacular detail and artistry come together in this map--the first US map published by National Geographic. This beautiful US map, published in 1923, is a cartographic time capsule, and a must-have for any map collector.
The 1923 United States map features:
• Full coverage of the 48 states in 1923
• Beautiful hypsometric tints showing elevation across the country
• Thousands of place names, including state capitals
• City insets for Seattle, Portland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Baltimore, Washington DC, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Buffalo, New York City, and Boston
Coverage Area: Continental US, southern Canada, Northern Mexico, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Baltimore, Washington DC, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Buffalo, New York City, and Boston
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
|---|---|
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |