Roads, Ranges & Coastlines — Craigie’s Road Map No. 2: South East Queensland (1937)
Feel the interwar momentum of a state on the move. Published in 1937 by Kenneth Craigie of Sydney as part of Craigie’s Queensland Road Series, this handsome sheet gathers South East Queensland into a driver’s-eye panorama—principal and secondary roads, rail connections, river crossings, and coastal approaches laid out with calm mid-century clarity. From the hinterland to the bays, it’s a region mapped for touring, trade, and everyday life.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This is not just wall art—it’s a working portrait of pre-war mobility. Every route line and locality label shows how communities linked town to town before motorways and modern signage. Ideal for regional historians, motoring enthusiasts, genealogists, educators, designers, and collectors of Australian cartography, this map is both a visual treasure and a superb teaching tool.
Display it in classrooms, council offices, museums, libraries, or your home, and create a space that invites reflection, study, and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. Choose the format that suits your space—each produced with archival care and modern fidelity.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves crisp road casements, labels, and coastline detail.
Ideal for framing under glass for a classic, long-lasting presentation.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss sheets using true thermal bonding (not surface lamination).
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, reading rooms, and high-traffic spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord arrive ready to display—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and sharp typography that endure for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear; top cord for effortless hanging. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Original Publication | 1937 |
| Series | Craigie’s Queensland Road Series |
| Cartographer/Publisher | Kenneth Craigie, Sydney |
| Title | Craigie’s Road Map No. 2 — South East Queensland |
| Focus | Principal & secondary roads; settlements; rail connections; rivers & coastal approaches |
| Map Sizes (W × H) | 740 × 980 mm (Standard) · 900 × 1200 mm (Large) |
| Available Formats | Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
| Paper Weight | 160gsm archival-quality |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss sheets (encapsulated) |
| Canvas Weight | 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Available on Laminated & Canvas versions |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ A 1930s Road Snapshot: See how South East Queensland connected before the motorway era.
✔ Research-Ready Detail: Perfect for genealogy, local history, transport studies, and interior storytelling.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Calm, legible cartography that reads beautifully across a room and rewards close study.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks preserve contrast and fine labels for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions provide a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Ideal for Queenslanders, historians, motorists, and design-minded collectors.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Bring the roads of 1937 into clear view. Order Craigie’s Road Map No. 2 — South East Queensland today—a faithful, beautifully produced record of the routes that shaped the region.
