Western Australia — Cue Goldfields Historical Wall Map
Red dirt, quartz veins and pegged leases—the Cue district comes into sharp focus on this historical goldfields sheet. Gold lease areas, goldfield and district boundaries sit cleanly over the Australia 1:250,000 topographic series, so ridgelines, creeks and access tracks explain why the ground was held where it was. Part field tool, part archive, it turns prospecting history into evidence you can hang—clear, purposeful, evocative.
Why it captivates
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Gold at a glance — lease areas, goldfield and district boundaries distinguished for instant reading.
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Survey-backed base — overprinted on the Australia 1:250,000 topographic series for trusted geography.
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Terrain intelligence — relief by shading and spot heights to read reefs, gullies and approach lines.
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Research-ready — plans index helps you jump from wall to records without guesswork.
What you’ll see
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Cue gold lease outlines and labelled goldfield/goldfield district boundaries.
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Topographic detail from the 1:250k base—watercourses, contours (by shading), spot heights, roads and localities.
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Plans index panel for cross-reference to detailed maps and surveys.
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Balanced titlework & neatline preserving the period character.
A richer historical frame
On WA’s Murchison grounds, Cue earned its place as a gold town where geology and grit met. This sheet layers administrative reality—who held what, and where—over reliable terrain, turning speculation into structure. It’s a snapshot of how miners, surveyors and government mapped value onto country.
Choose your finish
Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Best for: framing under glass in studies, shires and clubrooms
Look & feel: non-glare matte that preserves fine linework and small labels
Laminated (true encapsulation)
Best for: sheds, libraries, classrooms and shared spaces
Build: sealed edge-to-edge between two 80-micron gloss sheets
Benefit: wipe-clean, durable, moisture-resistant
Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
What you get: encapsulated print plus natural lacquered timber rails top & bottom with a discreet hanging cord
Where it shines: foyers, museums, council and company offices—polished look with everyday toughness
Install: arrives ready to hang (just add a wall hook)
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for professional rail mounting
Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Best for: premium interiors, galleries and boardrooms
Print system: pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long display life
Presence: textured surface adds warmth and museum-style depth
Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
What you get: canvas fitted with natural timber rails top & bottom, matching cord
Where it shines: statement walls, curated mining heritage displays
Install: ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting
Size (W × H)
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1000 × 700 mm — generous landscape format with strong lease and terrain readability
At-a-glance materials
| Option | Best for | Key benefits |
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| Paper (160 gsm) | Framing under glass | Matte clarity; crisp overprint detail |
| Laminated (encapsulated) | Busy/shared spaces | Wipeable; tough; edge-to-edge protection |
| Laminated + Rails | Ready-to-hang display | Professional mount; easy install; durable |
| Canvas (395 gsm) | Premium display | Archival inks; textured depth; gallery appeal |
| Canvas + Rails | Gallery-ready feature | Period-true presentation; simple hanging |
Styling ideas
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Prospector’s wall: add pins for family leases or claim numbers from the plans index.
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Council or museum foyer: choose Laminated + Rails for robust public display.
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Study or boardroom: canvas with rails above timber cabinetry for warm, authoritative presence.
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Research nook: frame the paper edition; keep a magnifier handy for spot heights and overprint labels.
Specifications
| Detail | Description |
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| Title | Western Australia — Cue Goldfields Historical Wall Map |
| Region | Cue district, Murchison, Western Australia |
| Base | Australia 1:250,000 topographic series |
| Scale | Base approx. 1:250,000 |
| Content Highlights | Gold lease areas; goldfield & district boundaries; plans index; relief by shading & spot heights |
| Finishes | Paper; Laminated (encapsulated); Laminated + Timber Rails; Canvas; Canvas + Timber Rails |
| Lead Time (Rails) | Up to 10 working days (laminated or canvas with rails) |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Size | 1000 × 700 mm (W × H) |
| Production | Made in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Prospectors, geologists & historians tracing leases and field boundaries
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Councils, libraries & museums curating WA mining heritage
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Collectors & interior designers seeking purposeful, characterful resource mapping
Claim your wall. Choose Paper for crisp, frame-ready clarity. Go Laminated + Timber Rails for tough, ready-to-hang polish. Step up to Archival Canvas + Timber Hang Rails for gallery weight. Printed in Australia with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks. Built to last. Hang it. Live with it. Keep the goldfields in view.
