Baltimore – Pictorial Wall Map
A Bird’s-Eye Celebration of Maryland’s Storied Port City
Size: 710 mm (W) × 1000 mm (H)
Baltimore — “Charm City” — has long been a vibrant hub of maritime trade, literary legacy, and architectural grandeur. This bird’s-eye-view pictorial wall map beautifully captures the city as it once was, highlighting its principal streets, historic buildings, and cultural icons in a richly illustrated style.
From the stately monuments to the bustling harbour, this is more than a map — it’s a visual time capsule, transporting you back to a Baltimore where clipper ships still ruled the docks and the echoes of Edgar Allan Poe’s pen lingered in the air.
📜 Historical & Artistic Highlights
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Principal Streets & Districts – Meticulously illustrated to convey Baltimore’s historic urban fabric.
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Cultural Icons – Portraits of Edgar Allan Poe, master of gothic literature, and Francis Scott Key, lyricist of The Star-Spangled Banner.
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Maritime Heritage – Depicts a Baltimore Clipper, emblem of the city’s shipbuilding prowess.
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Landmark Architecture – Civic monuments, historic churches, and notable public buildings rendered with precision.
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Pictorial Flourish – Decorative illustrations that bring the streets, docks, and skyline to life.
Every detail is hand-drawn in a style that blends cartographic accuracy with artistic charm, making it ideal for collectors, decorators, and history lovers alike.
📐 Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Map Type |
Bird’s-eye pictorial city map |
Theme |
Historic Baltimore |
Publication Era |
Vintage-inspired (original historical design) |
Dimensions |
710 mm (W) × 1000 mm (H) |
Orientation |
Portrait |
Style |
Coloured pictorial with illustrated vignettes |
🖌 Premium Material & Display Options
Format |
Description |
Paper (160 gsm) |
Heavyweight matte-coated paper — crisp detail, ideal for framing under glass. |
Laminated |
Encapsulated in 80-micron gloss laminate — waterproof, tear-resistant, and suitable for whiteboard markers. |
Laminated + Hang Rails |
Mounted on natural timber rails with hanging cord — ready to display instantly. |
Canvas (395 gsm) |
Museum-grade matte canvas printed with pigment-based inks — fade-resistant, richly textured, and archival quality. |
Canvas + Hang Rails |
Canvas mounted on lacquered timber rails for a timeless presentation. |
Note: Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as each is custom-mounted by our professional framer.
🎯 Perfect For
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History & Heritage Enthusiasts – Dive into Baltimore’s maritime, cultural, and literary past.
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Collectors – A striking addition to any historical or pictorial map collection.
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Interior Designers – A statement piece for studies, libraries, or heritage-inspired rooms.
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Gift Buyers – A meaningful present for Baltimore natives, historians, or lovers of American cities.
🌟 Why Choose This Map
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Rich Historical Detail – From the streets to the ships, every element tells a story.
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Decorative & Educational – Perfect blend of art and information.
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Premium Quality Materials – Built to last for decades with fade-resistant inks and archival substrates.
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Versatile Display Options – From classic framing to ready-to-hang timber rails.
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Made in Australia – Produced with expert craftsmanship and care.
This Baltimore Pictorial Wall Map is more than a decorative piece — it’s a love letter to a city that has inspired poets, shipbuilders, and dreamers for centuries. Whether you hang it in a study, a library, or a living room, it will spark conversations, evoke nostalgia, and stand as a beautiful tribute to one of America’s great port cities.