Title: Las Vegas Hoover Dam & Lake Mead panoramic map. Bryce/Grand Canyon. Zion NP 1948 Description: Panoramic Perspective of the Area Adjacent to Las Vegas - Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Recreation Area'. A striking panoramic map of the American Southwest, showcasing the region's natural and historical attractions around Hoover Dam (originally Boulder Dam) and Lake Mead. Created by Gerald Eddy for the Union Pacific Railroad, this 1948 edition highlights iconic National Parks such as Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon, alongside key landmarks like Boulder City, Las Vegas, and Death Valley. The map details Union Pacific Railroad routes connecting destinations from Salt Lake City through Las Vegas. It predates the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission Testing Grounds (Nevada Proving Grounds) to the northwest of Las Vegas, where testing commenced in 1951. The verso of the map includes promotional text and illustrations celebrating the region’s appeal to tourists, emphasizing Hoover Dam’s role as an engineering marvel and a driving force behind the Southwest’s development. . Gerald A Eddy, Glendale California. Published 1948. Vintage folding colour tourist panoramic map. Size 55 x 78 cm | 21.5 x 30.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. This is a folding map. There is related information printed on the reverse side. Tags: Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada + Eddy Gerald A., Nevada + Other cartographers, Nevada + Other cartographers + Union Pacific Railroad, Nevada + Panoramic maps, Nevada + Union Pacific Railroad
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