1934 Road Map Wisconsin | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

1934 Road Map Wisconsin

1934 Road Map Wisconsin | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This map provides automobile routes through Wisconsin along with portions of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan.  Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Lake Winnebago and the Mississippi River are all prominent bodies of water labeled on this map.  A legend towards the bottom left corner provides a breakdown of the different types of roads and what they are constructed out of.  This legend also includes a key to the population of cities and other points of interest.  An index of Wisconsin cities and their populations is provided on the bottom border. A detailed road map of the United States with a legend and listing of National Parks and Monuments is located on one half of the back of the map. The other half contains advertisements for the makers of the map, Barnsdall Motor Oil.
DESCRIPTION
This map provides automobile routes through Wisconsin along with portions of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan. Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Lake Winnebago and the Mississippi River are all prominent bodies of water labeled on this map. A legend towards the bottom left corner provides a breakdown of the different types of roads and what they are constructed out of. This legend also includes a key to the population of cities and other points of interest. An index of Wisconsin cities and their populations is provided on the bottom border. A detailed road map of the United States with a legend and listing of National Parks and Monuments is located on one half of the back of the map. The other half contains advertisements for the makers of the map, Barnsdall Motor Oil.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:125458
Creation Date: 1934
Creator Name:Barnsdall Motor Oil
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:Road Maps, Box 14
Original Dimensions:18 x 23.75 inches
SUBJECTS
Lakes
Bays
Michigan, Lake
Automobiles
Roads
Advertising
Cities and towns
Rivers
Superior, Lake
Mississippi River

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