1920s Road Trip: The Lincoln Highway in Strip Maps
Posted by: Ryan Moore
The “strip maps” published by the Automobile Club of Southern California are considered a collector’s item in some circles of map enthusiasts. Strip maps once helped drivers navigate major routes and often included a list of “approved” hotels, restaurants, and auto repair stations. Their name likely stems from the narrow rectangular paper strip upon which …
Posted in: 20th century cartography, American History