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Vintage 1956 Atlantic road map covering Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, featuring early Interstate 95 markings and original 1957 hurricane tracking notes.This map was used by my uncle on Cape Cod to track Hurricane Carrie in September 1957. His handwritten notes document the storm’s offshore position east of Atlantic City, its movement, wind speed, diameter, and rainfall predictions. The annotations match the real storm data from Carrie’s rapid northeast movement along the Atlantic coast.Two‑Sided Map• Front: Detailed state maps of Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire• Reverse: Full Eastern United States map, showing the broader regional highway networkThis dual‑format layout makes it ideal for display or collection.
Features• Atlantic “Imperial” branding• Early appearance of Interstate 95• Clear, legible 1957 hurricane tracking notes• Covers Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and surrounding states• Reverse side shows the entire Eastern U.S.• Classic mid‑century gas station artwork on the cover• Fold‑out formatCondition• Normal fold wear from use• Handwritten storm notes on the New Jersey / New England region• No major tears• Colors remain bright• Folds intact
Why This Map Is SpecialMost 1950s gas‑company maps are unmarked. This one documents a real storm event as it was happening — a rare example of mid‑century amateur meteorology. Collectors of weather history, New England ephemera, petroliana, and vintage road maps value these annotated pieces.
