Rand McNally Official Auto Trails Map, District No. 8 : Wisconsin, Northern Ill., Northern Mich. | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

Rand McNally Official Auto Trails Map, District No. 8 : Wisconsin, Northern Ill., Northern Mich.

Rand McNally Official Auto Trails Map, District No. 8 : Wisconsin, Northern Ill., Northern Mich. | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This early road map shows the system of roads in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "National trails" state trunk highways, and main auto roads are identified. Populations of cities and villages and the distance between them are given and selected hotels, restaurants, and auto-related businesses are highlighted in red. An explanation of highway signs and trail markings is provided in the right margin.
DESCRIPTION
This early road map shows the system of roads in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "National trails" state trunk highways, and main auto roads are identified. Populations of cities and villages and the distance between them are given and selected hotels, restaurants, and auto-related businesses are highlighted in red. An explanation of highway signs and trail markings is provided in the right margin.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:92878
Creation Date: 1920
Creator Name:Rand McNally
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:GX902 1920 R
Original Dimensions:67 x 53 cm., on sheet 71 x 56 cm.
SUBJECTS
Hotels
Restaurants
Signs and signboards
Automobile driving
Cities and towns
Automobiles
Roads
Traffic signs and signals

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