Two early Yosemite maps by Della Hoss, who lived in Yosemite for 13 years while her husband worked for the company that had the transportation concession in the park. Hoss was the sister-in-law of pictorial map legend Ruth Taylor White.

A. Gateways to Yosemite National Park, Showing the Routes of the Yosemite Transportation System, dated 1931, printed color (14.9 x 8.0"). This map serves as the centerfold to a brochure with title "Yosemite and the Mariposa Big Trees First Among All California Vacations." It shows the rugged topography of the region and locates roads, trails, and the "Big Trees." Includes extensive information on lodging and attractions. Pictorial wrappers. Condition: Clean and bright with minor soiling to the wrappers. (A)

B. Map of Yosemite National Park [from] Yosemite Visitors' Guide, dated 1939, black & white (10.4 x 7.6"). This small map was issued in the 4-page "Yosemite Visitors' Guide" for the week of August 4-10, 1939. The map locates roads, trails, and points of interest with a key at top left. Condition: Light toning. (B+)

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See description above. Issued folding.