Rails to the Pacific — Kirin • Harbin • Vladivostok Wall Map (1905)
A turn-of-the-century portrait of Northeast Asia, rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in June 1905, this beautifully engraved sheet follows the corridor from Vladivostok through Harbin to Kirin (modern Jilin), just after the Trans-Siberian Railway was completed in 1903. Rail lines and junctions, towns and cities, borders, and hydrography are set out in clean, legible cartography—made to study, admire, and display.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This isn’t just wall art—it’s a reference frame for a region in motion at the dawn of the 20th century. Trace the Trans-Siberian and its Chinese connections via Manchuria and Mongolia, read river valleys and ports along the Sea of Japan, and see how rail reshaped trade, travel, and strategy. Ideal for educators, historians, railway enthusiasts, designers, and collectors, it anchors any display of Imperial Russian and Northeast Asian cartography.
Hang it in studios, libraries, classrooms, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine linework and labels.
Ideal for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms and high-traffic reference spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord—ready to display. (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 exceptional strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp typography that endure for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Kirin–Harbin–Vladivostok Wall Map |
| Series | National Geographic regional/special map |
| Original Publication | 1905 (June) |
| Scale | Not specified |
| Cartographic Content | Railways (Trans-Siberian & connections), towns/cities, international boundaries, rivers, coasts |
| Map Size | 1166 mm (W) × 506 mm (H) |
| Available Formats | Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
| Paper Weight | 160gsm archival-quality |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets (encapsulated) |
| Canvas Weight | 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Available on Laminated & Canvas (lead time up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Era-True Snapshot: Northeast Asia as mapped in 1905, in the immediate wake of the Trans-Siberian’s completion.
✔ Railway Focus: Follow primary lines, branches, and junctions across Manchuria to the Pacific.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with genuine reference value.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Fine linework and crisp labels read beautifully near or far.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.
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 Far East rail frontier into focus. Order the Kirin–Harbin–Vladivostok (1905) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.
