Asia and Adjacent Areas Wall Map - Published 1959 by National Geographic

Continents in Context — Asia & Adjacent Areas Wall Map (1959)

A luminous late-1950s portrait of the world’s largest continent, rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in December 1959, this classic sheet spans all of Asia with adjoining regions and includes editorial notes on where geographers draw the Asia–Europe and Asia–Africa boundaries. Clean, legible cartography, vivid colour, and dense place-naming 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 a window onto Asia at mid-century. Read period borders, trace mountain chains and river systems, and compare continental divisions through the map’s boundary notes. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, travellers, and collectors, it pairs beautifully with other National Geographic mid-century sheets for a cohesive 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

Why Choose This Map

✔ Era-True Snapshot: Asia as mapped in 1959, with continental boundary notes for context.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with genuine reference value.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Crisp labels, fine linework, and balanced symbology read beautifully near or far.
✔ Collection-Ready: Complements other mid-century National Geographic regionals.
✔ 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 continent—and its boundaries—into focus. Order the Asia & Adjacent Areas (1959) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.