{"product_id":"old-pictorial-map-of-arizona-by-manning-1935-grand-canyon-np-phoenix-tucson-saguaro-np-petrified-forest-np","title":"Old Pictorial Map of Arizona by Manning, 1935: Grand Canyon NP, Phoenix, Tucson, Saguaro NP, Petrified Forest NP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Picto-Map of Arizona, created in 1935 by Reginald W. Manning, is a jubilant fusion of topography, storytelling, and sly wit. Manning stages the state as a theatrical panorama, using pen-and-ink linework enriched with hand coloring and a sweeping horizon effect to draw the eye from sunlit desert floors to purpled mountain distances. The title cartouche gleams with a radiant sun motif, setting the tone for a work that embraces Arizona’s reputation as a “Land of Enchantment,” a phrase with literary roots in early Southwestern travel writing. Folded into this exuberant vision is Manning’s crisp pictorial style—hallmark of the Golden Age of American cartography—later celebrated in his Cartoon Guide of Arizona (1938). What emerges is both guide and portrait: Arizona as seen through a master humorist’s exacting, affectionate gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManning orchestrates the state’s physical drama with delightful specificity. The Grand Canyon is singled out as “the greatest natural wonder,” its chasms rendered with a theatrical drop to capture awe as much as elevation. Northward sweep finds the Painted Desert glowing in banded color, while Canyon de Chelly rises in sculpted forms that hint at sandstone cathedrals. The Petrified Forest punctuates the plateau with gemlike trunks, and saguaro-studded country around Tucson assumes a heraldic dignity. The San Francisco Peaks loft above Flagstaff; the Mogollon Rim steps the state from mountain forest to desert plain. Rivers animate these scenes—the Colorado carving the western boundary, the Salt and Gila looping through the lowlands—each worked into a tapestry where terrain, climate, and light feel palpably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulture and history are woven with equal finesse, signposted by captions that wink at frontier legends while respecting deep Indigenous presence. Boulder Dam, a marvel of the age, draws a burst of commentary at Arizona’s western edge, its modern might contrasted with ancient canyons upstream. Manning’s panels nod to ranching ranges, prospectors’ haunts, trading posts, and the resilient communities of Navajo and Hopi country—rendered with emblematic figures rather than caricature. Trails of cattle and plumes from copper country telegraph economies that powered the 1930s Southwest. Throughout, playful vignettes—coyotes loping under a crescent moon, roadrunners flashing across alkali flats, bighorn poised on improbable ledges—lend motion, humor, and affection to a landscape that never stands still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoads ribbon across the map in lively strokes, transforming distance into invitation. From Phoenix—already a bustling desert metropolis—routes skip toward Scottsdale and Tempe, sweep east past Mesa and Chandler, and curl through farm towns that green the Salt River Valley. Tucson anchors the south, set among sentinel saguaros, while Yuma beckons on the Colorado’s broad bend. Flagstaff sits high and cool beneath the Peaks, a waystation along the great transcontinental artery of U.S. 66 linking the Painted Desert to California. These creative roadways don’t merely connect; they narrate—staging scenic progressions from canyon rim to cotton field, from volcanic cinder cones to orchard rows—so that travel itself becomes part of Manning’s joyous storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReginald W. Manning—born in Kansas City in 1905—brought a Pulitzer Prize–winning eye to American life, producing more than 15,000 editorial cartoons over a storied career. Arizona became his lifelong muse, and this map distills that devotion into a single, hand-drawn opus that bridges fine art and popular cartography. Its wit is informed rather than flippant; its observation is precise without pedantry. When he later folded the design into his Cartoon Guide of Arizona (1938), Manning affirmed what this 1935 original already proved: that the state’s character could be mapped as vividly as its rivers and roads. The result is a rare artifact of American illustration—equal parts guide, satire, and love letter—capturing Arizona at the very moment it stepped from frontier memory into modern myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCities and towns on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTucson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMesa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChandler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilbert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlendale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScottsdale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYuma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagstaff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresence of the Grand Canyon, depicted as “the greatest natural wonder.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoulder Dam is highlighted with specific text comments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious national parks such as Petrified Forest National Park and Saguaro National Park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolic representation of local fauna including various animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations of significant landmarks, such as the Painted Desert and Canyon de Chelly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative elements surrounding the Arizona title with a sun motif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes indicating various cultural references and historic points throughout Arizona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoadways marked creatively to connect different points of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear of Creation: 1935.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished in: Initially registered as The Picto-Map of Arizona; included in the 1938 edition of Reg Manning's Cartoon Guide of Arizona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic Features: Original pen and ink artwork with hand coloring; topographical elements shown with a horizon effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and Style: Distinctive pictorial representation typical of the Golden Age of American cartography; handmade original contrasting with later printed editions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes and Topics: Diverse landscape (natural geography, flora, fauna); humor highlighting Native American and frontier heritage; “Land of Enchantment” notion from Lilian Whiting’s 1906 Southwest travel guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificance of the Mapmaker: Reg Manning (born 1905), notable illustrator and cartoonist who produced over 15,000 editorial cartoons and received the Pulitzer Prize in 1951; his work reflects deep appreciation for Arizona’s culture and landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Significance: A unique artifact of American illustration and cartography, capturing the essence of 1930s Arizona with a blend of humor and artistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. 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