Gregorys — South Australia Wall Map (1948)

A snapshot of post-war South Australia, rendered with clarity and restraint. This faithful 1948 wall map by Gregorys brings the state into sharp focus. Towns and settlements, road hierarchies, administrative boundaries, and hydrography (rivers, lakes, coastline) are set out in clean, legible cartography that rewards both room-distance viewing and close study. It’s South Australia—connected, navigable, and unmistakably of its era—made to study, admire, and display.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a reference frame for how South Australia moved, traded, and grew in the late 1940s. Every alignment and label captures infrastructure and settlement patterns at a pivotal time. Ideal for educators, planners, historians, designers, and collectors, this sheet stands alone beautifully and pairs powerfully with adjacent state maps for a cohesive national 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 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

✔ Era-True Snapshot: Read South Australia’s networks and boundaries exactly as mapped in 1948.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Strong wall presence; richly rewarding in close study.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Heritage charm with genuine reference value for research and teaching.
✔ Collection-Ready: Complements other mid-century Australian wall maps for a cohesive display.
✔ 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 post-war South Australia into focus. Order the Gregory's South Australia Wall Map (1948) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.