Vintage Postcard Lot Montana Switchbacks Harding Way Red Lodge Cooke City Hwy
These postcards showcase the dramatic mountain passes and historic engineering marvels of Montana. Striking zig-zag patterns of the 1930s switchbacks carved directly into the steep green mountainside.
Harding Way (U.S. 10): Winds through the steep west slopes of the Continental Divide. This highway was celebrated as a major triumph for automotive engineering.
Red Lodge Cooke City Highway: Now widely celebrated as the iconic Beartooth Highway. Opened in 1936, this route serves as a primary gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: 1937 Linen card and a 1950s Photochrome card
Type: Linen & Chrome
Publisher: Janesville Novelty Co. and Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers
Condition: Minimal wear
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.