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For sale is an original 1979 Exxon New York State road map, a classic piece of gas & oil advertising memorabilia from the iconic “Put a Tiger in Your Tank” era.
Front cover features:
• Bold “New York” title in white on blue
• Classic Exxon logo
• Colorful illustration of a smiling gas station attendant waving, with the famous Exxon tiger playfully sitting next to a gas pump
• Red banner slogan: “Let’s make every mile count”
This is a large fold-out map produced by General Drafting Co. (common for Exxon maps of this period). It includes:
• Detailed road map of New York State with highways, cities, and points of interest
• Inset maps of major areas (e.g., New York City metro, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo-Niagara Falls, Albany-Schenectady-Troy)
• Northern approaches to New York City
• Index of towns/cities, public recreation areas, campgrounds info, and “Tiger Tips” for safe/efficient driving
Condition: Used, vintage item from approximately 1979. Shows age-appropriate wear:
• Some edge wear, small creases, and tears along folds (common for folded maps of this age)
• Light soiling/stains on cover and edges
• A few small tears or separations at fold intersections (see photos)
• Overall complete and intact — no major missing sections, map is fully legible and usable as a display piece or collectible
• Stored folded for decades, so it has that authentic vintage patina
Perfect for collectors of vintage petroliana, Exxon/Esso tiger advertising, 1970s road maps, or New York state history. These tiger-themed Exxon maps are nostalgic reminders of the classic gas station giveaway era!
Will frame up beautifully!
