Northwest Airlines January 1941 Chicago Seattle System Timetable Brochure

Issued in January 1941, this Northwest Airlines system timetable documents the carrier’s Upper Midwest and transcontinental network in the months just prior to United States entry into World War II.

During the late 1930s and early 1940s, Northwest expanded from its St. Paul base into a key regional and national carrier linking Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, Duluth, Fargo, Winnipeg, Billings, Butte, Spokane, Portland, and Seattle. Timetable booklets served both operational and promotional purposes, presenting route maps, schedules, and branding that emphasized speed, modernity, and dependable air service across the northern tier of the country.

The cover features a bold red field with vertical striping and a dark blue panel reading Northwest Airlines, alongside the winged emblem and U.S. insignia. Interior pages typically include route maps and detailed flight schedules between Chicago and Seattle and intermediate cities, reflecting the structured growth of prewar commercial aviation.

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