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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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)
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