National Parks Wall Map - Published 1958 by National Geographic

National Parks — National Geographic Wall Map (1958)

America’s great outdoors on a single, story-rich sheet. Published in May 1958, this National Parks wall map reveals the abundance and diversity of lands, forests, memorials, battlefields, and other sites administered by the U.S. National Park Service. Broad in scope yet crisp in detail, it also includes Canadian parks, with an inset focusing on New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Issued as half of a two-map presentation on national parks, it’s made to command a wall and reward close study.

More Than a Map – A Testament to Conservation

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a frame for understanding a mid-century park system at a glance: national parks and monuments, historic sites, memorials, battlefields, and forest areas arranged against coasts, ranges, and river corridors. Ideal for educators, rangers, travelers, historians, and collectors, it pairs beautifully with regional and thematic maps for classroom displays and trip planning.

Hang it in studios, libraries, classrooms, museums, offices, or at home to invite reflection, study, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat conservation heritage 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

Why Choose This Map

✔ System Snapshot: The NPS network in 1958—parks to battlefields—at a glance.
✔ Cross-Border Context: Includes Canadian parks plus an Atlantic Canada inset (NB/NS/PEI).
✔ Trip-Ready Clarity: Legible symbology and labeling for planning and teaching.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Strong wall presence with richly rewarding detail.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving wild places is as important as celebrating them. 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.

Celebrate a century of stewardship—order the National Parks Wall Map (1958) and turn your space into a conversation.