Eastern South America Wall Map - Published 1962 by National Geographic

Size: 481 × 630 mm | Scale: 1:7,286,400 | Published: 1962 | Made in Australia

🌍 A 1960s Portrait of a Changing Continent

Step back to September 1962, when the vibrancy of Eastern South America was captured in rich National Geographic colour and precise mid-century cartography. This exceptional wall map was released alongside the feature article “Brazil, Oba!”, celebrating the nation’s energy, optimism, and cultural heartbeat during a decade of transformation.

The map is meticulously detailed, covering the eastern expanse of the continent with a focus on Brazil’s diverse landscapes—from the sweeping Amazon Basin to the Atlantic coastline dotted with thriving port cities.

Three beautifully illustrated inset maps provide close-up views of Brazil’s key urban centres:

• Brasília – the newly inaugurated capital, a bold modernist experiment rising from the interior savanna.

• Rio de Janeiro – a breathtaking coastal jewel framed by mountains and sea.

• São Paulo – the booming industrial and economic powerhouse of South America.

Designed as a fine companion to National Geographic’s 1964 Northwestern South America map, it forms part of a stunning two-map set that chronicles the continent during a pivotal period in its history.

📐 Cartographic Features

• Inset Maps: Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

• Geographic Coverage: Eastern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Suriname, French Guiana, and portions of Argentina and Venezuela.

• Detail Level: Political boundaries, major transport routes, topographic relief, rivers, coastal features, and key settlements.

• Colouration: Vibrant yet refined, in the classic mid-century National Geographic palette.

🖌 Premium Print & Display Options

Note: Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as each is professionally mounted by our framer.

🎯 Perfect For

• Map Collectors – An authentic reproduction of a 1960s National Geographic classic.

• Brazil Enthusiasts – See Brazil’s urban and rural landscapes at a key historical moment.

• Educators & Historians – A valuable resource for teaching South American political and cultural geography of the era.

• Interior Design – A striking conversation piece for libraries, studies, offices, or travel-themed spaces.

🌟 Why This Map Stands Out

• Historic Provenance – Published alongside one of National Geographic’s most celebratory features on Brazil.

• Urban Insets – Detailed city plans offering rare mid-century cartographic perspectives of Brazil’s major cities.

• Exceptional Print Quality – Crisp, vibrant, and designed to endure.

• Australian Made – Printed locally to professional archival standards.

Celebrate the colour, energy, and geography of Eastern South America in the 1960s. This National Geographic wall map captures a moment in time when Brazil was redefining itself on the global stage, offering a compelling blend of artistry, accuracy, and history.

📍 Order yours today to own a museum-quality reproduction of one of the most beautiful South American maps ever published.