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Vintage map of Western Australia from 1879, showing geographical divisions.

Western Australia Historic State Map 1919

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Published by the Surveyor General’s Office, Western Australia

Step back in time with this beautifully reproduced 1919 historical map of Western Australia, originally prepared by the Surveyor General’s Office. This map captures a post-Federation Western Australia in exquisite cartographic detail—revealing towns, transport routes, land divisions, and topographic features as they were over a century ago.

Whether you're a history lover, collector, educator, or decorator, this map offers a rare glimpse into the evolving landscape of Australia’s largest state during a time of national growth and regional transformation.


🔍 Historical Significance

  • Originally published in 1919, just 18 years after Australia’s Federation

  • Created by the official Surveyor General’s Office, making it a definitive government-issued record of the time

  • Reflects early infrastructure, regional townships, pastoral leases, and colonial-era administrative boundaries

  • A rich resource for genealogy, local history, or heritage research


🖼️ Premium Finish Options

We offer multiple formats to suit every purpose—from elegant display pieces to archival reference tools:

Finish Description
Paper (160 gsm) Ideal for framing under glass. Printed on heavyweight, FSC-certified archival-quality paper for crisp detail and historical authenticity.
Laminated True encapsulation using 80-micron gloss laminate on both sides. Durable, wipeable, and perfect for hands-on reference or education environments.
Canvas (395 gsm) Printed on HP Professional Matte Canvas using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for a rich, museum-grade finish. A tactile, long-lasting artwork.

Note: Canvas and laminated versions can be ordered with optional timber hang rails, attached by our in-house framer in Sydney. Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed formats.


📐 Specifications

Specification Detail
Title Western Australia State Map (1919)
Publisher Surveyor General’s Office, WA
Original Year 1919
Map Dimensions 1000 mm (H) x 670 mm (W)
Inks Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Paper Weight 160 gsm or 395 gsm canvas
Optional Extras Lamination or Timber Hang Rails
Made in Australia

🎯 Perfect For

  • History buffs and cartographic collectors

  • Interior designers and decorators seeking vintage elegance

  • Educational displays in libraries, schools, and universities

  • Local historians and genealogists researching the early 20th century

  • Gift buyers looking for a unique, thoughtful present for West Australians


Celebrate Western Australia’s rich past with this archival-quality reproduction—a rare and remarkable artefact that transforms any space into a story.
Own a piece of the past. Proudly made in Australia.




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