From a state known for its scenic landscapes, here are a few beauties to check out. The first photo is downtown Montrose situated on U.S. 50. Dense clusters of buildings, sweet signs and people walking give the town a bustling flair. This photo looks to be from the early 1960s.
Next up, the eastern Colorado town [...]
Dodge City, Kan. sits near the center of Ford County in the southwest portion of the state. U.S. Highways 50, 56 and 283 converge on this famous little town. This place is a popular stop for tourists. You can ride in a vintage stagecoach, visit the Boot Hill Museum or watch a staged gunfight. This [...]
This sharp-looking brochure, from the early 1950s, highlighted the advantages of crossing Missouri on U.S. 50. The inside of the guide says: “Take a camera, take an appetite, and take Highway 50 across Missouri. On 50, you avoid trailer-trucks and commercial travelers. You discover a peaceful panorama of natural countryside, lovely little towns, thoughtfully planned [...]
This charming 1954 highway guide is filled with an abundance of things to see and do along Highway 50. U.S. 50 stretches across the continent from Ocean City, Maryland to San Francisco, Calif. The National Highway Federation had offices in the tiny town of Ely, Nevada. The highway, especially portions in Nevada, is known as [...]
