History
| mi | km | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 314 | 505 |
| AZ | 401 | 645 |
| NM | 487 | 784 |
| TX | 186 | 299 |
| OK | 432 | 695 |
| KS | 13 | 21 |
| MO | 317 | 510 |
| IL | 301 | 484 |
| Total in 1926 | 2448 | 3940 |
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