1947 Southern Pacific Shasta Route Train Map Brochure Portland San Francisco For Sale

Explore the historic Southern Pacific Shasta Route with this fascinating vintage railroad travel guide. This multi-fold brochure, dated December 1, 1947, provides a detailed map and descriptive text chronicling the scenic journey between Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front cover features captivating mid-century graphics in green and black, depicting iconic landmarks and activities along the route, including trains, bridges, fishing, mountains, and agricultural scenes, all under the banner of "The friendly Southern Pacific."Inside, the booklet unfolds to reveal comprehensive information about the towns, natural wonders, and historical points of interest encountered on the Shasta Route. Readers will find vivid descriptions of destinations like Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood, the Columbia River, and the Sacramento Valley, offering a glimpse into post-war rail travel and tourism. This piece of ephemera is a wonderful collectible for railroad enthusiasts, historians of California and Oregon, and anyone interested in vintage travel memorabilia, capturing a specific moment in American transportation history.