Vintage Road Map Lot – Ohio, Baltimore, DC, Pittsburgh, Idaho, Wyoming
This vintage road map lot includes a colorful group of folded travel maps from Exxon, Esso, Humble, Gulf, and official state highway map publishers. The set features classic gas station graphics, “Happy Motoring” tiger artwork, regional city maps, state highway maps, and fold-out travel/tourist guides.
Included in the lot are maps for Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Idaho, and Wyoming, including a 1969 Gulf Pittsburgh Tourguide Map, 1970 Humble Ohio Happy Motoring Guide, 1971 Wyoming Official Highway Map, 1973 Exxon Washington, D.C. Map and Visitor’s Guide, an Esso Baltimore and Vicinity map, and an Official Idaho Highway Map / Colleges and Universities map.
The covers include great vintage graphic design: Exxon/Esso/Humble service station attendant and tiger “Happy Motoring” artwork, Gulf Pittsburgh city illustration, bright yellow Idaho highway map design, and 1971 Wyoming waterfall cover. Interior maps include road legends, highway classifications, city street maps, points of interest, parks, airports, historic trails, and mileage information.
Condition: FAIR TO GOOD
These maps are in vintage used condition with visible age and handling wear. They show original fold lines, creasing, toning, edge/corner wear, small tears, surface marks, writing, and some discoloration from age and storage. One map shows a larger torn/missing section along an interior edge, as shown in the photos. Please review all photographs carefully.
Included:
Washington, D.C. Map and Visitor’s Guide – Exxon – 1973
Baltimore and Vicinity – Esso Happy Motoring
Ohio Happy Motoring Guide – Humble – 1970
Pittsburgh Tourguide Map with sight-seeing tour – Gulf – 1969
Official Idaho Highway Map / Colleges and Universities – 1981 Edition
Big Wyoming Official Highway Map – 1971
Publishers / Brands: Exxon, Esso, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Gulf, Rand McNally, Idaho Transportation Department
Era: 1960s–1980s
Format: Folded paper road maps
Subject: U.S. road travel, gas station maps, highway maps, city guides, travel ephemera
Genre: Vintage Road Maps / Gas Station Memorabilia / Travel Collectibles
A great lot for collectors of vintage maps, gas station memorabilia, Exxon/Esso/Humble advertising, Gulf Oil collectibles, mid-century travel ephemera, roadside Americana, or state and city map history.
Shipping:
Maps will be folded along existing fold lines, placed in protective packaging, and shipped with rigid backing.