Frontiers, Faith & Cold War Lines — Asia & Adjacent Areas Wall Map (1951)
A richly detailed portrait of Asia at mid-century, rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in March 1951—alongside “Yankee Roams the Orient” and “The Caves of the Thousand Buddhas”—this classic sheet frames Asia and neighboring regions in clean, legible cartography. Period borders, dense place-naming, and early–Cold War context reward both room-distance viewing and close study—made to admire, reference, and display.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This isn’t just wall art—it’s Asia in the early Cold War. Read political boundaries of the era, trace rail and sea routes, and situate cultural landmarks from the Silk Road to coastal port cities. Issued in the years surrounding the PRC’s consolidation of control over Tibet (1950–51), it captures a continent in transition. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, travellers, and collectors, it anchors any mid-century cartography display.
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 | Asia & Adjacent Areas Wall Map |
| Series | National Geographic single-sheet regional overview |
| Original Publication | 1951 (March) |
| Scale | 1:15,000,000 |
| Cartographic Content | Period borders; cities & towns; transport; relief & hydrography; early Cold War context |
| Map Size | 934 mm (W) × 734 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: Asia as mapped in 1951, with period boundaries and Cold War context.
✔ Cultural Depth: Published with features on Dunhuang’s cave temples and regional travel.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with genuine reference value.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Crisp labels and fine linework 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 a pivotal era into focus. Order the Asia & Adjacent Areas (1951) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.
