Close-up USA, Alaska - Published 1975 by National Geographic

America’s Last Great Wilderness | Vintage National Geographic | Parks, Forests & Refuges | Premium Finishes

Discover the scale, solitude, and rugged grandeur of Alaska with this classic National Geographic wall map, published in June 1975 as part of the celebrated “Close-up: U.S.A.” series. Covering the largest state in the United States, it presents Alaska as a land of vast wilderness, dramatic geography, and enduring significance—where mountains, forests, tundra, glaciers, and coastlines stretch across one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes.

This edition highlights parks, forests, and wildlife refuges, including both existing protected areas and proposed conservation zones, making it a compelling historical snapshot of how Alaska’s natural heritage was being understood and protected in the mid-1970s. Published alongside two feature articles, including “Preserving America’s Last Great Wilderness,” it is both a beautiful wall map and an important document of environmental history.

🗺️ Features & Highlights

• Classic National Geographic cartography with clear typography, balanced colour, and strong visual hierarchy

• A sweeping portrait of Alaska’s incomparable wilderness, including mountains, coastlines, forests, and tundra

• Parks, forests, and wildlife refuges clearly identified, including existing sites and proposed protected areas

• Published as part of the “Close-up: U.S.A.” series in June 1975

• Issued alongside feature articles including “Preserving America’s Last Great Wilderness”

• A wonderful blend of regional geography, environmental history, and vintage National Geographic design

✨ Available Finishes

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

📐 Specifications

🎁 Perfect For

• Collectors of vintage National Geographic maps

• Alaska lovers and admirers of North American wilderness

• Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing a strong regional wall reference

• Home and office décor with a wilderness, conservation, 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 wild scale and environmental story of Alaska to your wall with this classic 1975 National Geographic edition—a striking tribute to America’s last great wilderness.