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Howdy, folks! Bailey B. here, your friendly neighborhood clean-out foreman, and I'm fixin' to tell you 'bout a right curious find we stumbled upon t'other day.

Picture this: we're clearin' out this ol' ramshackle house, looked like it hadn't seen a dustpan in decades. Place was so cluttered, even ol' Herman Munster woulda had trouble findin' a spot to fall through the floor! Anyways, amongst the piles of whatnots and thingamajigs, we come across this here green metal file box. Looked like somethin' outta an old-timey office, kinda beat up but sturdy as a mule.

We pop it open, and lo and behold, it's chock-full of vintage road maps! Musta been some kinda map enthusiast livin' there, bless their heart. Now, I ain't no cartographer, but these maps are somethin' else. We got maps from all over the place – Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana, you name it! Even got a few from Canada and way down yonder in Georgia. Some of 'em are so old, they probably still show the wagon trails!

We got maps from all sorts of oil companies – Texaco, Shell, Gulf, Esso, even some I ain't never heard of. State highway maps, city maps, tour guide maps, even a McDonald's Heritage Road map (now ain't that somethin'?). They're like little windows into the past, showin' ya how folks used to get around back in the day.

Now, I know what you're thinkin': "Bailey B., what in tarnation am I gonna do with a whole box of old maps?" Well, let me tell ya, these ain't just any old maps. These are pieces of history, my friend. Collector's items! Imagine the stories these maps could tell. The road trips they've been on, the sights they've seen...why, they're practically beggin' for a new adventure!

So, if you're a history buff, a map enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates a good ol' fashioned road trip, then this here collection is for you. Give these maps a good home, and who knows? Maybe they'll inspire you to hit the open road and make some memories of your own.

Now, I gotta get back to work, folks. Got a whole heap of clutter to clear out before sundown. But before I go, let me just say this: God bless America, and God bless these United States! (Except maybe California, they're a little too liberal for my taste. 😉)

Y'all take care now, and happy biddin'!

Bailey B's Guarantee: These maps are as genuine as a Southern handshake, and they're sure to bring a smile to your face. Just don't go usin' 'em to navigate, unless you wanna end up in a cornfield somewhere! 🌽

P.S. If you find any stray cat hair or raccoon droppings in the box, just ignore it. Occupational hazard, ya know? 😜

Here's a taste of what we got:

Ohio Transportation Map (1973): John Gilligan was the governor back then, dude! How cool is that? (I got three of these bad boys, so you can share the love with your buddies.)
Marathon Oil Kentucky & Tennessee (1971): Perfect for plannin' your next bluegrass adventure.
Texaco Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (1967): East Coast road trip, anyone?
Shell Oil Pennsylvania (vintage): This one's so old, it might even show you where dinosaurs used to roam!
Gulf Oil Tour Guide Map (1950s): This is like a vintage travel guide, dude! Find the coolest diners and motels from back in the day.
Humble Oil Ohio (1971): Humble beginnings, indeed!
Union 76 Pennsylvania (1970): Get your kicks on Route 66...or wherever this map takes ya!
Shell Oil Cincinnati (1964): Find the best chili spots in the Queen City!
Pure Gasoline Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (1957): Fill up your tank and hit the road!
Standard Oil Kentucky & Tennessee (1965): This one's probably got some sweet vintage gas station ads on it.
Texaco Washington DC (1967): See the sights of the nation's capital, retro style!
Shell Oil Indiana (vintage): Explore the Hoosier State, man!
Ohio Road Map (vintage): Find your way around the Buckeye State, old school style.
Texaco Indiana (1971): More Hoosier adventures!
Mobile Travel Map of Ontario (1969): Head north to Canada, eh?
Marathon Illinois (vintage): Explore the Land of Lincoln!
Standard Oil of Ohio (1970): Another Ohio classic!
Texaco Indiana (1971): Seriously, Indiana had a lot of Texaco stations back then!
Mobile Travel Map of Michigan (vintage): Cruise the Great Lakes State!
Texaco Baltimore (1963): Charm City, here we come!
Texaco New Jersey (1969): Don't forget your boardwalk snacks!
Gulf Oil Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (1969): Mid-Atlantic road trip, here we come!
Shell Oil Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (1972): Another East Coast adventure!
Kentucky Official Highway Map (1969): Featuring Daniel Boone, dude!
American Oil Company Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (vintage): More East Coast goodness!
Sinclair Oil Michigan (1950): This one's gotta be worth some serious coin, man!
Esso Washington DC (1963): See the capital in all its vintage glory!
Esso Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (vintage): East Coast vibes!
Ohio Standard Oil Eastern States (1968): A road trip for the ages!
Phillips 66 Ohio (1971): Another Ohio classic!
Sunoco and DX Indiana (1971): Fuel up and explore!
Texaco Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia (1974): The East Coast calls!
Mobile Ohio (1971): Ohio, here we come!
Sinclair Oil United States (vintage): See the whole country, man!
Official Ohio Map (1978): A more modern classic.
Shell Oil Kentucky & Tennessee (1967): Southern charm!
Union 76 Kentucky & Tennessee (1971): More Southern adventures!
Official Ohio Highway Map (1959): A true vintage gem!
Gulf New York & New Jersey Tour Guide (1950s): Explore the Big Apple and the Garden State!
Ohio Road Map (1968): Another Ohio classic!
Franklin County Highway Map (1963): Get to know Columbus, Ohio, like the back of your hand!
Georgia Road Map (1964): Southern hospitality awaits!
Phillips 66 Indiana (1971): More Hoosier fun!
McDonald's Heritage Road Region 9 Kentucky/Ohio (1970s): This is a collector's item, dude!
Sunoco DX Kentucky & Tennessee (1970-71): Fuel up for your Southern adventure!
Texaco Kentucky & Tennessee (1971): More Southern goodness!
Marathon Michigan (1971): Explore the Wolverine State!
Ohio State Highway Transportation Map (1971): Two copies of this classic!
Cincinnati Geographius Street Map (1950s): See Cincy like never before!
Shell Oil Ohio (1970s): Another Ohio gem!
Ohio Marathon (1970): Fuel up and explore Ohio!
Ohio Department of Highway Map (1957): A true vintage treasure!
Massachusetts Official Road Map (1969): Head to the Bay State!
Ohio Highways Map (1962): Another Ohio classic!
Kentucky Vacation Brochure (1970s): Plan your Kentucky getaway!
Illinois Official State and City Road Map (1968): Explore the Prairie State!
Marathon Indiana (1970s): More Hoosier adventures!
Ohio Texaco (1970s): Another Ohio classic!

And to top it all off, these maps were chillin' in this totally groovy vintage metal file box, man. It's green and beat up, but it adds to the whole vibe, ya know?