The first US map published by National Geographic following the statehood of Alaska and Hawaii. Also on this map is the first one to show the beginnings of the Freeway system that soon became the Interstate Highway system. This July 1961 map is a great historical reference, and a perfect addition to any map collection.
The 1961 United States map features:• Coverage of all 50 states, with beautiful insets for Hawaii and Alaska
• Thousands of place names, including state capitals, cities, and towns
• Mountain ranges with beautiful relief shading
• Major roads including existing and "under-construction" freeways, rivers, lakes, mountain ranges and elevations
• Stars denoting places with scheduled air service, and icons for missile tracking stations
• A marked path showing the Appalachian Trail
• Soundings in fathoms
Coverage Area: United States, Alaska, Hawaii
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
|---|---|
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |