Panoramic Perspective of the Area Adjacent to Las Vegas - Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Folding map, pamphlet - 1958

[Chicago]: Union Pacific Railroad, 1958. Single sheet measuring 21.75 inches by 31 inches folding as issued to 7.5 inches by 5.25 inches, printed recto & verso in color, presenting map on one side & 18 panels of descriptive text with illustrations mostly from photographs on the other. Slightly rubbed, trace edge wear, couple of almost imperceptible nicks at fold intersects, otherwise Near Fine. "Colored birds eye view of the area around the proposed Hoover Dam. Shows state boundaries, boundary of National recreation area, and approximate boundary of Atomic testing grounds, railroads, highways, some distances, cities and towns. Relief shown pictorially and by spot heights. Depth shown by soundings."
 ~Abstract courtesy OCLC. "This vast area has become one of America's outstanding vacation and recreational playgrounds. Its many natural, and man-made, attractions annually draw millions of visitors. The equable, healthful year 'round climate, with its guarantee of lots of sunshine ... the variety of sports and entertainment, informal hospitality, together with the splendid transportation facilities serving the area, are other reasons for its popularity. Assuring the visitor of excellent accommodations are numerous air-conditioned hotels, commercial resort or lodge type, as well as guest ranches."
 ~Excerpted from the text.