Michigan Official Highway Map, April 15, 1948

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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. During the 1930s, state governments and local tourism offices realized that road maps stimulated tourism and economic development. This map was produced by the Michigan State Highway Department to highlight both highways and improved roads.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Road map

Date Made

15 April 1948

Subject Date

1948

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.135.862

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: 8 in (folded)
Width: 4 in (folded)