The Golden State & The Silver State | Vintage National Geographic | Travel & Historical Reference | Premium Finishes

Explore the remarkable diversity of the American West with Close-up U.S.A.: California and Nevada, a beautifully produced National Geographic map published in June 1974. Pairing California — “The Golden State” with its inland neighbour Nevada — “The Silver State”, this classic edition captures a region of dramatic contrasts: Pacific coastline and redwood country, desert basins and mountain ranges, great cities, historic routes, and landscapes shaped by gold rushes, railroads, and tourism.

Published as part of the celebrated “Close-up: U.S.A.” series, this map is enriched with a wealth of travel and tourism information as well as historical notes, making it far more than a simple regional reference. It is also the companion to the travel poster “California and Nevada: Storied Realm of Glitter and Greenery.” The result is a map with both practical appeal and real vintage charm—perfect for collectors, travellers, classrooms, and design-led interiors.

🗺️ Features & Highlights

• Classic National Geographic cartography with clear typography, elegant colour, and strong wall readability

• Covers both California and Nevada, presenting the region as a connected landscape of coast, mountains, valleys, and desert

• Includes a rich mix of travel and tourism information for readers drawn to the classic American road-trip tradition

• Enhanced with historical notes that add context and depth to the geography

• Published in June 1974 as part of the “Close-up: U.S.A.” series

• Companion piece to the travel poster “California and Nevada: Storied Realm of Glitter and Greenery”

• A superb blend of regional geography, travel culture, and mid-century American cartographic style

✨ Available Finishes

🔨 Note: Hang-railed maps are professionally mounted—please allow up to 10 working days.

📐 Specifications

🎁 Perfect For

• Collectors of vintage National Geographic maps

• California and Nevada travellers and admirers of the American West

• Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing a strong regional wall reference

• Home and office décor with a travel, road-trip, or Americana theme

• Gift-giving for map lovers, historians, and National Geographic enthusiasts

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Typically ship within 1–2 business days

• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—please allow up to 10 working days

• Protective Packaging: Securely packed to arrive in pristine condition

Bring the highways, history, deserts, and coastlines of California and Nevada to your wall with this classic 1974 National Geographic edition—a richly detailed snapshot of two of America’s most storied states.