1948 Rocky Mountain National Park
The Vintage Map Shop, Inc.
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By: Richardson Rome
Date: 1948 (published) Denver, Colorado
Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
This is a fine print reproduction of a wonderfully vivid and whimsical pictorial map of Rocky Mountain National Park, originally created by Richardson Rome in 1948 at his print shop in Denver, Colorado. Filled with colorful illustrations, humorous observations, and detailed geographic features, the map captures the rugged beauty and recreational appeal of one of America's most celebrated national parks.
Richardson Rome is best known for his etchings of famous landmarks and scenic destinations throughout the United States. He also produced a small number of pictorial maps of Rocky Mountain National Park, illustrating its towering peaks, mountain lakes, winding roads, trails, and popular attractions. Established in 1915, the park encompasses some of Colorado's most spectacular mountain scenery, including numerous peaks exceeding 12,000 feet and the Continental Divide.
Among the map's highlights are charming illustrations of Grand Lake, situated near the park's western entrance, and the picturesque Dream Lake, one of its best-known alpine destinations. Rome's playful sense of humor appears throughout the landscape, with amusing captions such as "Wet Cloud Waiting for a Picnic" and "Most Perfect Glacial Moraine in the World." These unexpected details encourage viewers to explore every corner of the map, discovering new illustrations and observations with each examination.
Rome's combination of accurate geographic references, colorful scenery, and lighthearted commentary makes this map an appealing example of mid-century American pictorial cartography. Created during an era when automobile tourism was bringing increasing numbers of visitors to the national parks, it celebrates both the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains and the pleasures of exploring them.
Inventory #10870
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