Description

Vintage 1951 Official Colorful Colorado State Highway Map - Governor Dan Thornton Era

Up for sale is an authentic 1951 official fold-out state highway map published by the Colorado State Highway Department. The front cover features a full-color Kodachrome photograph of Glenwood Canon and credits Governor Dan Thornton alongside State Highway Engineer Mark U. Watrous.

Key Content & Highlights:

3D Relief Map Side: Full relief-shaded mountain topography map with a vintage "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" wooden sign aesthetic border.

Informational Panel Side: Features a portrait and signed welcome message from Governor Dan Thornton, a directory of Colorado's 52 highest 14er peaks, State Patrol officer photo, regional connecting route maps, and a 1951 special events calendar.

Mailing Panel: Includes the original printed 2¢ "Without Message" postal box layout on the cover.

Condition Details:

Pre-owned 1951 vintage paper ephemera.

Outer cover panels display rich color with minor edge wear and light corner creasing along original folds.

Inner map surface and text panels remain clean, crisp, and fully legible with no large tears or heavy tape repairs.

Dimensions & Shipping:

Standard large folding state highway map size.

International buyer pay $6 for mail in 1st class mail without tracking