Oregon map – Shell

1958 Oregon Road Map | Shell Oil Co.

The Pacific Northwest, preserved. This authentic 1958 Shell Oil road map offers a rare, detailed look at Oregon’s landscape in the pre-interstate era. A perfect piece for historians, travelers, and collectors of mid-century Americana.

Product Details

• Era: Vintage (c. 1958)

• Publisher: Shell Oil Company

• Cartography: H.M. Gousha Company

• Features: Detailed depictions of classic state highways and scenic routes prior to the Federal Aid Highway Act expansion.

• Condition: Original fold-out format with period-accurate typography and Shell branding.

Why It Matters

Before the bypasses and freeways, there were the “Blue Highways.” This map captures Oregon’s original connectivity, highlighting small-town junctions and coastal routes that have since been transformed. It serves as both a functional historical document and a striking piece of wall art.