"The Golden Chain Council Highway Map of the Mother Lode",

This promotional map covers the region from Yosemite National Park to north of Lake Tahoe with a large gold chain delineating the "Mother Lode," a reference to the California Gold Rush that made this region famous. Includes a legend with information relevant to the tourist including ski areas, campgrounds, lakes, state parks, and more. Surrounded by a decorative vignette border illustrating the region's gold mining history. Delineation and cartography by William Wintle. Self-folding (3.75" x 8.5") with related text and illustrations on verso.

References: Rumsey #8128.

Condition: A

A colorful example on a bright sheet, issued folding.