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Ultra-Rare Vintage 1925 Okanogan-Cariboo Trail International Tour Road Map
Up for sale is a true holy grail item for collectors of early automotive history, Pacific Northwest ephemera, and Canadian transit memorabilia. This is an original 1925 Road Map of the Okanogan-Cariboo Trail, published for free distribution by the Okanogan-Cariboo Trail Association ("A New International Tour").
Printed by the Vernon News Press in Vernon, B.C., Canada, this piece documents an early, historic highway route connecting central Washington State up through British Columbia before modern interstate and numerical highway systems (like US-97) were formally established.Map Details & Notable Names Mentioned on Cover:
President: Chas. E. Blackwell (Okanogan, WA)
Vice-President: S. T. Elliott (Kelowna, B.C.)
Secretary: C. T. Dodge (Tonasket, WA)
Treasurer: F. M. Headlee (Oroville, WA)
Field Manager: L. J. Wood (Penticton, B.C.)Condition:This original map is roughly 100 years old. It shows typical, authentic signs of age, including overall paper toning, some minor creasing, and edge wear or soft corners as expected for an item of this era. It has been kept flat and has preserved remarkably sharp cover text and graphics, including the iconic cariboo/elk crest and dual international flags. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition for yourself.Given its extreme scarcity—with almost zero recent public sale records online—this makes an invaluable centerpiece addition to any vintage map archive, regional museum collection, or historical auto trail library.Shipping & Handling: Will be packaged with extreme care between rigid cardboard inserts to prevent bending or moisture damage during transit. Please message me with any questions or if you need additional photos of the interior map folds.