- Title: Guide Map Of The Shenandoah National Park Virginia
- Author: National Park Service
- Date: 1953
- Condition: Excellent - folds as issued.
- Inches: 7 3/4 x 18 1/2 [Map] Booklet measures, 4 x 9 1/4
- Centimeters: 19.68 x 46.99 [Map]
- Product ID: 308641
This mid-century National Park Service brochure for Shenandoah National Park in Virginia combines interpretive text, photography, and a vertically oriented guide map of Skyline Drive to promote scenic motoring and park stewardship. Along the Blue Ridge crest, it names overlooks, campgrounds, and facilities with a simple line-symbol legend and including an inset location map situating Shenandoah in relation to surrounding states and major highways, all dated as a 1953 revision.
The front cover features a monochrome photograph of visitors looking out from a rocky overlook across the Shenandoah Valley, overprinted with safety slogans about the 35 mph park speed limit and fire caution, while the interior panels provide descriptive essays on the park’s landscape, history, and natural features in a classic serif typeface.
Background on Creator
The National Park Service (NPS) is a U.S. federal agency established in 1916 to manage national parks, monuments, and historic sites. Its mission is to preserve and protect natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The NPS oversees more than 400 sites across the country, including both iconic landscapes and important historical places. It employs approximately 20,000 people and relies on many volunteers. The NPS also partners with others to conserve nature, share history, and promote outdoor recreation.