Every state will send you a free road map if you request one online or send a postcard to the department of tourism. Some states have great maps (Texas, Oklahoma, New Jersey) while others leave a lot to be desired (California for one).
These have gone the way of the dodo bird, a victim of the internet. Even GPS units are becoming obsolete, as more and more cars are being sold with built in navigation systems, and smart phones have maps built in.
Posted by CJ at 10:40 pm (PDT) on Fri October 3, 2014
At least a map never told anyone to "make a left turn now" while in the middle of a bridge.
I like maps. You can still find free ones at some highway rest areas - usually the first one you come to when you cross over the state border - the rest stops that advertise they have tourist information. Of course, they're not distributed by the oil companies anymore. It's likely to be from the state tourist agency or whatever it's called.
Posted by Duff at 12:04 am (PST) on Wed December 12, 2012
The maps produced by the various oil companies varied somewhat in subtle ways; the level of detail, the color scheme, the distance notations... My family tended to prefer the Esso maps.
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Teen gets home: "Hey, Mom! I passed the driving test! Can I borrow the car tonight?"
Dad cuts in: "Just a minute, Son... You have to pass the acid test. Here, fold this road map!"
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