It is a land that once, at the end of the Second World War, called for "men and women with the spirit of adventure, the old pioneering spirit of your covered-wagon days." Australia is captured beautifully in this March 1948 map, which accompanied the article "An Arnhem Land Adventure."
This vintage post-WWII map reveals an abundance of information at a time when immigration from countries like the United Kingdom was increasing in large numbers. The bulk of the nation's population clings to the coastal urban areas, and even railways, red lines snaking their way through the country, avoid the legendary Outback interior. Subtle state borders highlight administrative centers.
Insets of the urban centers of Melbourne and Sydney, and one of Tasmania, add detail to this gorgeous map. This map is drawn in the Chamberlin Trimetric projection, where three points are fixed on the globe and the points on the sphere are mapped onto a plane by triangulation. This projection method was developed in 1946 by Wellman Chamberlin, who would become National Geographic's chief cartographer in 1964.
This vintage map is truly a unique conversation piece. The mid-century coloring and style makes it a must have for any decor. Historians of Australia will love this beautiful production. It makes a fine companion to the 1963 map of Australia.
Printed on polypropylene, an ideal material for wall maps as the printing brings out rich colours, and crisp edges for readability. The material is stronger than most papers and unlikely to crease or rip. The matte finish eliminates glare, and adds texture to the map. Ideal for display.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
