VIII Olympic Winter Games, February 18-28, 1960, Squaw Valley, California

This is a very rare and richly colored pictorial perspective view of the VIII Olympic Winter Games held at Squaw Valley, California in February 1960. The map shows the various event locations on the slopes as well as the Olympic Village buildings and features. The title block describes the Olympic Winter Games's history as well as some information on the selection of Squaw Valley as the site for the eighth games. Some descriptive information as well as a key of the locations and buildings are shown as well. The title block is adorned with the flags of the competing countries represented by the athletes.