1937 Motor Map of Malaya

A rare folding travelers' map of Malaya showing the nation undergoing advancements to their transportation infrastructure as well as economic hardship. The map was published while Malaya was in its final years under British colonial rule, just four years prior to its occupation by Japan. Malaya's transportation infrastructure during the 1930s can be characterized by a mix of traditional modes of transportation and the early development of modern transportation systems. This map reflects this time of transformation as it includes not only rail and motor roads but also cart tracks and bridle and foot paths. The lines delineating motor routes become dashed when in area that are liable to flood. Twenty-eight inset maps offer more detail on cities and large towns throughout Malaya. These include Georgetown, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Singapore to name a few. Additionally, the map provides a distance table between select cities, and four other index tables giving the locations of hos