Timberline & Tundra — Canada Wall Map (1961)
A crisp mid-century portrait of the Great White North, rendered in vibrant National Geographic style. Published in December 1961 alongside “Canada, My Country,” this sheet pairs rich colour with fine typographic detail—and uniquely traces the northern limit of wooded country, a clean cartographic line where boreal forest yields to Arctic tundra. From coasts and lakes to towns, routes, and relief, it’s a handsome reference that rewards both wall display and close study.
More Than a Map – A Testament to Place
See Canada at a moment of postwar optimism and expansion. Clear boundaries, waterways, and landforms sit in balanced hierarchy for fast orientation and deeper exploration. Ideal for educators, researchers, designers, and collectors, it brings classroom utility and living-room presence in equal measure.
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 minimizes glare and preserves fine linework and labels—perfect for framing under glass.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding.
Durable, moisture-resistant, and wipe-clean—great for classrooms and high-traffic spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with fitted cord for a polished, ready-to-hang presentation. (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 strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks keep tones deep and typography sharp for years.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the grain; top cord for effortless hanging. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Canada Wall Map |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Original Publication | 1961 |
| Scale | 1:8,870,400 |
| Cartographic Content | Political boundaries; settlements; hydrography & relief; northern timberline (limit of wooded country) |
| Map Size | 631 mm (W) × 478 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
✔ Signature Nat Geo Style: Vivid colour, clear labels, and balanced hierarchy.
✔ Timberline Highlight: Distinct forest–tundra boundary adds scientific context.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Striking on the wall; richly informative up close.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia with state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From our workshop to your wall, we deliver quality you can trust—and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Bring Canada’s vastness—and its meeting of timberline and tundra—into focus. Order the Canada Wall Map (1961) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns any room into a conversation.
