Western United States map – Hancock gasoline

1957 Western United States Road Map | Hancock Gasoline

The West, Unfiltered. This rare 1957 road map from the independent Hancock Oil Company offers a distinctive look at the Western United States just as the interstate era began. An essential find for collectors of “Go-Hancock” petroliana and mid-century Western Americana.

Product Specifications

• Era: Vintage (c. 1957)

• Brand: Hancock Gasoline (“The Rooster”)

• Coverage: Western U.S. (Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah)

• Cartography: H.M. Gousha Company

• Design: Features the iconic Hancock Rooster logo and classic mid-century red, white, and blue graphics.

Historical Significance

Unlike the major national brands, Hancock Gasoline was a California-based independent power. This map captures the pre-freeway West, highlighting the legendary two-lane highways and local stops that defined the era. With its bold graphics and sharp typography, it is as much a piece of graphic art as it is a historical document.