Pike National Forest Colorado & New Mexico Manitou Springs 1953 tourist park map

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Pike National Forest - Colorado, New Mexico, and Sixth Principal Meridians.
Published 1953, Denver, Colorado by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
Folding travel map, printed on both sides of the sheet. Text in English. 

Map is vintage and shows some signs of handling and time. Sheet is not new or in "new" condition.

Tourist map issued as a guide to highlight this National Forest. Tourist information & advertising on reverse.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as an ephemeral survival.

Map displays a pleasing and unique age patina and overall is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this ephemeral cartographic item survives.

Original fold lines as issued.

Map measures c. 22 1/4" H x 22" W.

[B9900].