Gousha Chek-Chart Oregon Washington Road Map

This item is a vintage folded road map for the states of Oregon and Washington, published by Gousha Chek-Chart. The cover recto features a bold, mid-century modern design with a warm yellow background on the top third, housing the publisher's name 'GOUSHA CHEK-CHART' and the title 'OREGON WASHINGTON ROAD MAP' in a sans-serif typeface. Below the title, smaller text indicates 'with Mini-Maps of Eugene, Portland, Salem, Seattle-Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima.' The lower two-thirds of the cover present a graphic design of intersecting black lines, resembling roads, forming a stylized four-leaf clover pattern. Within each 'leaf' of the clover, a teardrop shape is filled with a distinct color: orange, yellow, bright green, and light blue. The bottom edge of the cover is primarily white with thin red and blue stripes running horizontally. Some visible wear is apparent along the edges and folds, including minor scuffing and discoloration, particularly along the top and left edges of the yellow section, suggesting frequent handling and age. The paper appears to be standard map stock, likely somewhat thin and prone to creasing. The overall aesthetic points to an estimated age from the mid-20th century, possibly the 1960s or 1970s, given the 'mod' graphic design and color palette. It is a functional item designed for navigation, but also serves as a nostalgic piece of automobilia; its quality is typical for a commercially produced road map of its era.