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

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
Rand McNally Pocket Map of Michigan, 1931