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California - Published 1954 by National Geographic

The Golden State | Vintage National Geographic | Classic Insets | Premium Finishes

Step back into mid-century cartography with this beautiful National Geographic map of California, published in June 1954. As the first California map National Geographic produced, it captures ā€œThe Golden Stateā€ in all its diversity—coastlines, mountains, valleys, cities, and places of interest—rendered in the classic style that made National Geographic maps iconic around the world.

This handsome vintage map is enriched with descriptive notes that highlight California’s varied attractions, while detailed insets provide closer views of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Region, and Yosemite Valley. It is both a practical historical reference and a sophisticated wall piece for collectors, travellers, classrooms, and design-led interiors.


šŸ—ŗļø Features & Highlights

  • Historic National Geographic edition — the first California map published by National Geographic

  • Classic mid-century cartographic styling with elegant colours, clear typography, and rich regional detail

  • Descriptive notes highlighting California’s many attractions and places of interest

  • Inset maps of:

    • Los Angeles

    • San Francisco

    • San Diego

    • San Francisco Bay Region

    • Yosemite Valley

  • A compelling blend of travel history, regional geography, and vintage design


✨ Available Finishes

Format Description
šŸ“œ Paper (160 gsm) Heavyweight matte-coated paper—perfect for framing under glass.
🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated) Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, wipe-clean surface.
🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cord—ready to display.
šŸ–¼ļø Canvas (395 gsm) HP Professional Matte Canvas with archival pigment inks—rich texture, fade-resistant, gallery quality.
🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails Canvas mounted with timber rails and hanging cord—timeless, ready-to-display finish.

šŸ”Ø Note: Hang-railed maps are professionally mounted—please allow up to 10 working days.


šŸ“ Specifications

Feature Detail
Title California Wall Map
Publisher National Geographic
Published 1954
Scale 1:1,305,216
Page Size 761 mm (W) Ɨ 962 mm (H)
Orientation Portrait
Map Type Historical / Regional Reference
Materials Paper, Laminated, Canvas, with or without Timber Rails
Printing Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks
Made In Australia

šŸŽ Perfect For

  • Collectors of vintage National Geographic maps

  • California lovers and admirers of American regional history

  • Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing a historical wall reference

  • Home and office dĆ©cor with a refined travel or Americana theme

  • Gift-giving for travellers, historians, and map enthusiasts


🚚 Delivery

  • Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Typically ship within 1–2 business days

  • Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—please allow up to 10 working days

  • Protective Packaging: Securely packed to arrive in pristine condition


Bring the romance, scale, and classic design of 1954 California to your wall with this landmark National Geographic edition—an elegant tribute to one of America’s most fascinating states.

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The Golden State | Vintage National Geographic | Classic Insets | Premium Finishes

Step back into mid-century cartography with this beautiful National Geographic map of California, published in June 1954. As the first California map National Geographic produced, it captures ā€œThe Golden Stateā€ in all its diversity—coastlines, mountains, valleys, cities, and places of interest—rendered in the classic style that made National Geographic maps iconic around the world.

This handsome vintage map is enriched with descriptive notes that highlight California’s varied attractions, while detailed insets provide closer views of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Region, and Yosemite Valley. It is both a practical historical reference and a sophisticated wall piece for collectors, travellers, classrooms, and design-led interiors.


šŸ—ŗļø Features & Highlights

  • Historic National Geographic edition — the first California map published by National Geographic

  • Classic mid-century cartographic styling with elegant colours, clear typography, and rich regional detail

  • Descriptive notes highlighting California’s many attractions and places of interest

  • Inset maps of:

    • Los Angeles

    • San Francisco

    • San Diego

    • San Francisco Bay Region

    • Yosemite Valley

  • A compelling blend of travel history, regional geography, and vintage design


✨ Available Finishes

Format Description
šŸ“œ Paper (160 gsm) Heavyweight matte-coated paper—perfect for framing under glass.
🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated) Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, wipe-clean surface.
🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cord—ready to display.
šŸ–¼ļø Canvas (395 gsm) HP Professional Matte Canvas with archival pigment inks—rich texture, fade-resistant, gallery quality.
🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails Canvas mounted with timber rails and hanging cord—timeless, ready-to-display finish.

šŸ”Ø Note: Hang-railed maps are professionally mounted—please allow up to 10 working days.


šŸ“ Specifications

Feature Detail
Title California Wall Map
Publisher National Geographic
Published 1954
Scale 1:1,305,216
Page Size 761 mm (W) Ɨ 962 mm (H)
Orientation Portrait
Map Type Historical / Regional Reference
Materials Paper, Laminated, Canvas, with or without Timber Rails
Printing Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks
Made In Australia

šŸŽ Perfect For

  • Collectors of vintage National Geographic maps

  • California lovers and admirers of American regional history

  • Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing a historical wall reference

  • Home and office dĆ©cor with a refined travel or Americana theme

  • Gift-giving for travellers, historians, and map enthusiasts


🚚 Delivery

  • Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Typically ship within 1–2 business days

  • Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—please allow up to 10 working days

  • Protective Packaging: Securely packed to arrive in pristine condition


Bring the romance, scale, and classic design of 1954 California to your wall with this landmark National Geographic edition—an elegant tribute to one of America’s most fascinating states.

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