Mount Everest: 50th Anniversary — National Geographic Wall Map (2010)
Half a century from first footsteps on the roof of the world. Inspired by the May 2003 issue of National Geographic, this commemorative Mount Everest: 50th Anniversary wall map celebrates Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent with a striking digital rendering of Everest and its surrounding massif—crafted from space–shuttle infrared imagery blended with stereo photographs captured from a jet aircraft. The result is an elegant fusion of art and geomatics that commands a wall and rewards close study.
More Than a Map – A Testament to High Places
This isn’t just wall art—it’s a frame for understanding the Everest region in sculpted detail: ridgelines, cirques, and glacier flows rendered with luminous clarity so you can read the mountain’s form at a glance. Ideal for alpinists, trekkers, educators, designers, and collectors, it pairs beautifully with other Himalayan titles for a layered, summit-to-valley display.
Hang it in studios, libraries, classrooms, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat geography 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 small 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 provide a polished, ready-to-hang presentation—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 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 and protect against wear; 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 |
Mount Everest: 50th Anniversary |
Series |
National Geographic commemorative wall map |
Original Inspiration |
May 2003 issue celebrating Hillary’s 1953 summit, featuring a digital Everest model |
Scale |
1:90,000 |
Cartographic Content |
Digital rendering of the Everest massif derived from space-shuttle infrared imagery + jet-aircraft stereo photos; major peaks, glaciers & valleys |
Map Size |
805 mm (W) × 526 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 |
Printed in Australia |
Published |
2010 |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Commemorative Clarity: Honors Hillary’s 1953 ascent with a high-fidelity digital landscape.
✔ Geomatics Elegance: Shuttle-borne infrared + aerial stereo photogrammetry reveal terrain with rare nuance.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence; richly rewarding in close detail.
✔ Built to Endure: Archival substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving geography is as important as exploring 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 world’s highest peak into crisp relief—order the Mount Everest: 50th Anniversary Wall Map (2010) and turn your space into a conversation.