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Michigan Road Maps Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3595

Scope and Contents

The collection is composed of various road maps from the state of Michigan and its counties, as well as several geographical areas. The items date from about 1940 until 2009. Maps that cover the entirety of the state of Michigan dating from 1940 until 2009. As well as maps that cover 35 different counties and various geographical locations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-2009

Extent

2 boxes : 2 cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

The collection amounts to 2 cubic feet and is composed of folding road maps and sheet maps for certain counties. The folding maps vary from7 ½” x 3” to 8” x 4 ¼” unfolded. The county sheet maps are 8 ½” x 11”.

The collection itself is in good condition. For the most part the maps are in good condition although some of the older maps have slight tearing, or have been re-folded incorrectly leaving multiple crease lines.

General

This is a fluid collection, new and updated items are to be integrated into the collection.

Title
Michigan Road Maps Finding Aid
Status
Completed
Author
Matthew Kerr
Date
2013-05-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Archives & Regional History Collections Repository

Contact:
Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490