1936 Highway System Of TEXAS ☆ Official Map ☆ CENTENNIAL EDITION ☆ Harry Hines

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RARE 1936 Highway System Of TEXAS ☆ Official Map ☆ CENTENNIAL EDITION ☆ Harry Hines
Official Map of the Highway System of Texas, CENTENNIAL EDITION, R.M. Stene, draftsman, State Highway Commission - publisher, Harry Hines - Chairman, 3/1/1936.
Issued by the State Highway Commission, rather than a commercial entity, this map was for “free distribution” only.
This map shows that Big Bend National park was accessible only by a single primitive road, an "Unimproved Earth Road" which is now US 385.
It highlights the extensive network of highways that traversed Texas 20 years before the federal Interstate system we know today.
Produced primarily as a tourist map for Texans and visitors and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas independence from Mexico, the map features every major population center in the early 1930s and provides mileage figures between cities and towns to aid with travel planning.
A special reference is made to the enticing fact that “There are no toll bridges on the Texas Highway System.” The Commission showcased photographs of some of the most visited and famous Texas landmarks in the margins to entice tourists.
The period photos of the State Capitol, the University of Texas in Austin, the Alamo and Mission San José in San Antonio are placed alongside scenic two-lane highway views.
The sheet music and lyrics for the song “Texas Above All” found underneath six flags of Texas in the bottom right corner is an original song written by Gibb Gilchrist. An experienced engineer, Gilchrist served two stints as state highway engineer and directed the building of a system of roadside rest stops. He became president of Texas A&M University in 1937 and later chancellor of the Texas A&M College System.
In Very Good vintage used condition - some small holes at folds - no tears - a couple of small stains -
Dimensions (Unfolded):  32.5"W x 26.5"H