1943 Linn Westcott Pictorial Map of the Railroads of Colorado

This is a dramatic 1943 pictorial map of Colorado intended to glorify and illustrate that state's many historic railroads. The map was drawn by Linn H. Wescott for Train Magazine. The map covers the entire state with topography rendered via shading. Creeks and rivers are noted and colored in blue. As might be anticipated railway lines are represented throughout: the Burlington Route, the Colorado and Southern, the Rock Island, the Denver and Rio Grande, the Union Pacific, the Santa Fe Line, and the Western Pacific Lines, among others. Rail lines are broken down by the type of train Standard or Narrow Gage, as well as those currently operating vs those abandoned, as well as electric vs. rack and pinion. Red text on the map proper identifies rail passes, gorges, weather the routes are curvy or straight, and other information important to the railroad enthusiast. The map is surrounded by numerous smaller detail maps as well six illustrative vignettes. The map is accompanied by a large index sheet. A scarce map that rarely appears on the market.