Western Australia Gold Map 1958

Western Australia Gold Map — Wall Map (1958)

Red earth, long horizons, and the bright geometry of discovery—this 1958 Mines Department classic gathers Western Australia’s gold story onto one authoritative sheet. Compiled by the Survey Examination & Drafting Branch, it traces the great goldfields and mineral districts, then washes in the gold-bearing areas that drew prospectors, surveyors and towns into being. Part archive, part anthem, it lets the state’s mineral heartland glow on your wall—measured, assured, and quietly dramatic.

Why it captivates

• 🧭 Official provenance — prepared by the Survey Examination & Drafting Branch, Mines Department (WA) for accuracy and authority.

• 🥇 Gold at a glance — goldfields, mineral fields, and gold-bearing areas clearly distinguished for instant orientation.

• 🗺️ Mid-century snapshot (1958) — a time-capsule of exploration and industry at a pivotal post-war moment.

• 🏛️ Scholarly & beautiful — disciplined linework, balanced symbology and period lettering that read cleanly across a room.

What you’ll see

• State-wide coverage of Western Australia with named goldfields and mineral fields.

• Gold-bearing zones differentiated in the legend for quick comparative reading.

• Clear regional structure that makes sense of distances, districts and field extents.

• Period finish preserved — titlework, neatline and a legible type hierarchy for places and features.

A richer historical frame

From the 1890s rushes to the post-war ramp-up of the 1950s, gold shaped Western Australia’s towns, transport and identity. Issued in 1958, this map stands at that mid-century inflection—where decades of prospecting were consolidated into an official portrait of the state’s mineral geography. It is both a working document and a cultural artefact: evidence, arranged with care.

Choose your finish

Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

Best for: Framing under glass in studies and living spaces
Look & feel: Non-glare matte that preserves fine linework and small labels

Laminated (true encapsulation)

Best for: Classrooms, offices, libraries, 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, offices, schools, libraries—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, boardrooms, galleries
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 displays, heritage spaces
Install: Ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: Please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting

Sizes (W × H)

990 × 750 mm — balanced landscape format with generous thematic detail

At-a-glance materials

Styling ideas

• Mining heritage wall: pair with a small caption card noting family mines, leases or field dates.

• Office or boardroom: choose Canvas + Rails for a warm, authoritative centrepiece.

• Public foyer or library: select Laminated + Rails for a polished, robust display.

• Study corner: frame the paper edition and keep a magnifier nearby for field boundaries and notes.

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Mining historians, prospectors and geology students seeking a clear mid-century reference

• Councils, museums & libraries curating Western Australian resource heritage

• Collectors & interior designers wanting authentic WA cartography with industrial elegance

Let the mineral story of WA glow on your wall—field by field, line by line—through a faithful, beautifully produced 1958 classic. Choose Paper for frame-under-glass clarity, Laminated + Timber Rails for a ready-to-hang public display, or Archival Canvas + Timber Rails for a warm, gallery-style presence. Printed in Australia with premium stocks and pigment-based, fade-resistant inks, it’s made to live with.