Overland Routes of the Pioneer West

Al Dinsdale originally created this vintage map in 1951 for Wells Fargo Bank. The map documents the routes that connected the American West, including the Santa Fe Trail, Pony Express, Oregon-California Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad. The shaded relief terrain shows the actual topography the US.

The historical map features detailed period illustrations of stagecoaches, steam locomotives, sailing ships, and a decorative compass rose. Dinsdale combined cartographic precision with artistic storytelling. He created a piece that functions as both geographical reference and historical document. You can see why certain routes followed specific valleys or avoided particular mountain ranges.

We have remastered this print from a high-resolution scan of the original 1951 version. We enhanced clarity while preserving the authentic details. This raised relief map appeals to history enthusiasts, cartography collectors, and anyone interested in how transportation networks shaped American expansion. The print shows the practical realities behind westward movement and reveals where people actually traveled and why.

We make and ship this map from our San Diego studio using premium archival materials. We offer it unframed or with premium thin wood framing.

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Unframed prints - Printed to order and shipped within 1-2 business days
Framed prints - Custom framed and will ship in 3-4 weeks

Full refund on returns of unframed paper prints within 30 days of purchase. Prints must be returned in NEW condition without creases or damage. Please email us at info@muir-way.com for instructions.

If prints are shipped back to us and are not in new condition, we offer a store credit or can return them to you. 

We do NOT ACCEPT returns or exchanges on framed prints or canvas wraps because they are made to order.

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Made in the USA

We consider our maps to be works of art, so we print and frame them accordingly.

Using award-winning printers with gallery quality fine art paper and inks, our maps will exceed expectations and last a lifetime.

• Archival Paper and Inks
• 100% Cotton, OBA-Free, and Acid-Free
• Heavyweight 21.5 mil
• Certified to last 100 years

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We use real Walnut for our frames, unlike the lesser quality veneer you will typically find elsewhere. With beautiful hardwood grain, each is handmade to order at a professional frame shop.

• 7/8 inch face and 1 1/2 inch depth
• Acrylite glazing (more clear than glass)
• Acid-free backing paper
• Hanging wire installed