Pacific Southwest map – Shell

1956 Pacific Southwest Road Map | Shell Oil Co.

A mid-century masterpiece of the open road. This original 1956 Shell Oil map captures the Pacific Southwest in the final moments before the Interstate Highway System reshaped the American landscape. A minimalist essential for collectors of petroliana and Western history.

Specifications

• Release Year: c. 1956

• Publisher: Shell Oil Company

• Region: Pacific Southwest (California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah)

• Cartography: H.M. Gousha Company

• Format: Authentic fold-out lithograph

The Details

This map serves as a historical snapshot of the “Old West” transit network, featuring the classic two-lane highways and regional routes that defined pre-freeway travel. It features the iconic mid-century Shell branding and period-specific typography, making it an ideal candidate for archival framing or as a centerpiece for a vintage-inspired space.