Here is another SP&S “airplane” or relief map of its route, this one from 1931 and, like yesterday’s, specifically designed to serve westbound travelers. Other than the cover photo, there are few differences between the two maps: the name Empire … Continue reading
Unfolding to about 9″x32″, one side of this brochure has an along-the-way description of points on the SP&S (westbound from Spokane to Seaside) while the other side has a relief map of the route showing mountains, rivers, roads, and railroads, … Continue reading
Though Brits still say aeroplane, the word airplane replaced aeroplane as the standard term in the United States in 1916. So GN’s use of the older term must have been merely for nostalgic effect, or perhaps to cast a posh, … Continue reading
The Banff Springs Hotel is just over a mile away from the Canadian Pacific train station in Banff. In between, the town of Banff has numerous tourist shops, restaurants, and outdoor centers. This map shows the town and surrounding environment. … Continue reading
Issued in 1957, this 18″x32″ map highlights Great Northern routes in red and Burlington routes in thick black. The Rio Grande and Western Pacific get medium-thick black lines. All other railroads are shown with thin black lines, though it might … Continue reading
