1933 Aeroplane Map of Glacier National Park Montana with the New Logan Pass Detour
By: McGill – Warner Co.
Date: 1933 (circa) Saint Paul, Minnesota
Dimensions: 31.25 x 17.25 inches (79.5 cm x 44 cm)
This is a lovely and intriguing map of Glacier National Park in Montana showing the newly completed Logan Pass detour along the Going-to-the-Sun road, which was completed in 1933. Logan Pass is the highest point along this remarkable roadway that connects the Glacier National Park Hotel with Belton by way of a scenic route through Two Medicine Ridge, Milk River Ridge, St. Mary's Lake, and Lake McDonald.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the "Going-to-the-Sun Road was one of the first National Park Service (NPS) roadways specifically intended to accommodate the automobile tourist. The 51-mile road passes alongside the glacial lakes, alpine forests, and huge sheer cliffs of Glacier National Park in Montana. The road had a significant impact on road design policy throughout the National Park System and is an excellent example of the National Park Service’s sensitive response to topography and scenic features."
This map was created with an appearance liking to that of a watercolor painting. Depth is given by way of mountain peaks, rivers, valleys, and lakes. Auto roads and trails distinguish routes one can take when exploring the two parks. Chalets, hotels, tent camps, mountain passes and peaks are all noted throughout the map. Four black and white photographs of the Glacier Park Hotel, the Many Glacier Hotel, the Lake McDonald Hotel, and park visitors enjoying a horseback trail adorn the top and bottom portion of the map
The verso features a variety of tourist attractions and lodging options along with prices as well as a map of the Great Northern Railroad with locations of ticket office throughout the country.
Condition: This map is in A condition, issued folding, now flattened and ready for framing. Colors are vibrant, paper is clean and without any tears.
Inventory #12525
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