Rand McNally Pocket Map of Michigan, 1931
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Artifact Overview
After the federal government established a system of numbered and marked highways in 1926, road maps became more popular. Rand McNally published this pocket map of Michigan's road network in 1931. The map also included railroad lines, hotels, detailed maps of major cities, and population information from the 1930 census.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Road map
Date Made
1931
Subject Date
1931
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.994
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.125 in (folded)
Width: 4.25 in (folded)
Inscriptions
on front:
RAND MCNALLY / POCKET MAPS / MICHIGAN / COUNTIES / CITIES - TOWNS / AUTO ROADS / RAILROADS / CITY MAPS - HOTELS / 1930 CENSUS
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