Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia: Road Map for 1938

Location of collection:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)

Newman Library

Virginia Tech

P.O. Box 90001

560 Drillfield Drive

Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

Fax: (540) 231-3694

Web: spec.lib.vt.edu

Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 22 x 32 in.

Creator:

General Drafting Company

Abstract:

Item is a color road map throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Contains an index of counties, cities, and towns, as well as a distance chart, explanation of map symbols, and principal radio stations in those states. On the reverse of the map is a 'Pictorial Guide' to the states, which shows illustrations of places of tourist interest. Additionally, the reverse contains maps of significant locales: Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Wilmington (Delaware), Norfolk, and Shenandoah National Park. A brief description of Williamsburg and the Colonial National Historical Park, as well as Esso advertisements also grace the reverse of this map.

Language:

English .

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Maps (documents)

Names:

Esso Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Places:

Virginia -- Maps