Adelaide to Port Darwin Overland Telegraph Line Wall Map 1872

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Adelaide to Port Darwin Overland Telegraph Line — Wall Map (1872)

A wire across a continent: this 1872 plan gathers the Adelaide–Port Darwin Overland Telegraph Line into one spare, elegant field of engineering and resolve. From the settled south to the tropics of the north, the route threads through ranges, rivers and red country; repeater stations step the signal across vast distances; towns and tracks sit back as the line holds the page. Part blueprint, part nation-making story, it lets a turning point in Australian communications live on your wall—clear, purposeful and quietly electrifying.

Why it captivates

Continent-spanning achievement (1872) — the overland link that connected Australia to the world’s telegraph network.
Primary-source pedigree — compiled from official documents supplied by the Superintendent of Telegraphs.
Engineering meets geography — the line, stations and route logic shown against rivers, ranges and settlements.
Scholarly & beautiful — disciplined draughting and calm typography that read cleanly from across the room.

What you’ll see

Continuous telegraph route from Adelaide to Port Darwin, rendered with lucid linework.
Named telegraph/repeater stations and depots stepping the signal north.
Reference geography—coastline, rivers, ranges and key townships for orientation.
Period finish preserved—titlework, neatline and a balanced type hierarchy for places and features.

A richer historical frame

Completed in 1872, the Overland Telegraph collapsed communication times from months to hours, tying the southern colonies to global news, commerce and science via the submarine cable at Darwin. This plan—drawn from official sources—captures that hinge of modernity: evidence arranged with care, where a single wire taught a continent new habits of time.

Choose your finish

Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

Best for: framing under glass in studies and living spaces
Look & feel: non-glare matte that preserves fine linework and small labels

Laminated (true encapsulation)

Best for: classrooms, libraries, offices and shared spaces
Build: sealed edge-to-edge between two 80-micron gloss sheets
Benefit: wipe-clean, durable, moisture-resistant

Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

What you get: encapsulated print plus natural lacquered timber rails top & bottom with a discreet hanging cord
Where it shines: foyers, councils, museums—polished look with everyday toughness
Install: arrives ready to hang (just add a wall hook)
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for professional rail mounting

Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

Best for: premium interiors, boardrooms and galleries
Print system: pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long display life
Presence: textured surface adds warmth and museum-style depth

Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

What you get: canvas fitted with natural timber rails top & bottom, matching cord
Where it shines: statement walls, curated heritage displays
Install: ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting

Sizes (W × H)

1000 × 457 mm — wide, landscape format that mirrors the long north–south sweep of the line

At-a-glance materials

Option	Best for	Key benefits
Paper (160 gsm)	Framing under glass	Matte clarity; crisp period detail
Laminated (encapsulated)	Busy/shared spaces	Wipeable; tough; edge-to-edge protection
Laminated + Rails	Ready-to-hang public display	Professional mount; easy install; durable
Canvas (395 gsm)	Premium display	Archival inks; textured depth; gallery appeal
Canvas + Rails	Gallery-ready feature	Period-true presentation; simple hanging

Styling ideas

Innovation wall: pair with a small caption on dates, key station names and cable connections.
Council or museum foyer: choose Laminated + Rails for a polished, robust display.
Study or boardroom: canvas with rails above timber cabinetry for warmth and authority.
Research nook: frame the paper edition; keep a magnifier handy for stations and river crossings.

Specifications

Detail	Description
Title	Adelaide to Port Darwin Overland Telegraph Line — Wall Map
Edition	1872
Sources	Compiled from official documents supplied by the Superintendent of Telegraphs
Region	South Australia to Port Darwin (NT) corridor
Type	Engineering/communications route map
Content Highlights	Telegraph line route; named stations/depots; reference rivers, ranges & townships; period lettering & neatline
Finishes	Paper; Laminated (encapsulated); Laminated + Timber Rails; Canvas; Canvas + Timber Rails
Lead Time (Rails)	Up to 10 working days (laminated or canvas with rails)
Orientation	Landscape
Size	1000 × 457 mm (W × H)
Production	Made in Australia

Who it’s for

Historians, educators & collectors of Australian communications and infrastructure
Councils, libraries & museums curating nation-building stories
Designers & homeowners seeking refined, purposeful 19th-century cartography

Claim your wall. Choose Paper for crisp, frame-ready clarity. Go Laminated + Timber Rails for tough, ready-to-hang polish. Step up to Archival Canvas + Timber Hang Rails for gallery weight. Printed in Australia with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks. Built to last. Hang it. Live with it. Keep the line alive.