When traveling, I currently navigate using Apple Maps on my iPhone, or my Garmin GPS.
But when I fly somewhere, I take along an AAA map (shown above) as a backup.
And when I drive around a state, I carry a road atlas (as shown above). With it open on my lap I can keep track of exactly where I am, and turn off when traffic is blocked up ahead.
On June 1, 2025 Stephan Pastis has a Pearls Before Swine cartoon with dialogue about how we previously used maps:
Stephan:
Well, I had all of these fold-out maps in the trunk.
And a bound book of maps called a ‘Thomas Guide.’
And if it was an unfamiliar city I got free maps at the AAA office.
Then the person in the passenger seat would look at them and try to tell you which way to go.
And if all that failed you could ask for help from a gas station service attendant…
I see a question.
Young girl: My friends and I were wondering if you had electricity back then.
Stephan: Yes. We had electricity you @*#@!
Goat: And that’s why I don’t talk to young people.
Rat: Now explain Blockbuster video stores!
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