The painting on the (back) cover of this booklet was by Sam Hyde Harris, who made many posters and other artworks for the Southern Pacific. Inside, the booklet focuses on Palm Springs and nearby areas and is illustrated by 33 black-and-white photos (though many are small).

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The booklet is dated 1928. Though published by the Southern Pacific, some Rock Island agent glued a small banner over the front cover photograph advertising the Golden State Route, which was “the shortest and quickest way from Chicago to San Diego and is many hours faster between Chicago and Phoenix than any competitor.” The banner mentions three trains: the Golden State Limited, Apache, and Californian.