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The 1936, sixty-seventh edition of the "Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide" is unique in its inclusion of informative details concerning population sizes, district uses, the size of counties, and railroad routes. Cities and their populations are listed beside the map. Each map is brightly colored; predominantly in green and tan with blue oceans, lakes and rivers, and brown coloring of high density metropolitan areas. Pennsylvania is illustrated on these large, double page maps. This two map set is divided into the western and eastern parts of the state. The names of states, counties, important towns, lakes, rivers and mountain ranges are labeled. Each map measures 19 x 26.5. This map measures 19 inches by 26.5 inches.

This map was produced by Rand McNally and Co. as part of its 1928 Commercial Atlas of America. These maps are some of our favorite maps because of the large size of each map sheet. The detail shown on each map is exceptional because of the map size. These maps were intended to be used by business for shipping and other uses. Roads, railroads, rivers, and buildings are clearly shown. There is more detail on these maps than any others during this time period. This map measures 28 inches by 20.5 inches.