Northern Pacific Railway advertising map: When You Want a Pointer – Antique Wall Map
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Description
Few images capture their era like this antique map of Northern Pacific Railway advertising map: When You Want a Pointer. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Northern Pacific Railway advertising map: When You Want a Pointer
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This advertising map presents the Northern Pacific Railway as the guide a traveler needs to reach Yellowstone, which the company promoted under the nickname "Wonderland." The title, "When You Want a Pointer," suggests both a helpful tip and a directional arrow. Because the railroad carried most visitors into the region, maps like this one did double duty, selling tickets while shaping how the public pictured the park's geography. They are worth studying for the way they mix practical cartography with commercial persuasion.
| Original scan | 2,690 × 1,890 px · prints to 9 × 6 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | RRF0114c |
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