World Wall Map 1922 by National Geographic

Borders, Routes & Hemispheres — World Wall Map (1922)

A snapshot of the post–First World War world, rendered with clarity and restraint. Published by National Geographic in December 1922, this world sheet brings newly drawn political boundaries, emerging aeroplane routes, and established railroad corridors into sharp focus. Country borders, thousands of place names (including capitals), and informative hemisphere and thematic insets are set out in clean, legible cartography that rewards both room-distance viewing and close study. It’s the fabric of a changing world—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 nations were redrawn and networks expanded in the early 1920s. Read borders reshaped after WWI, trace air routes in operation (and those already surveyed), follow rail lines, and compare population density, prevailing winds, natural vegetation, and ocean currents via detailed insets. Ideal for educators, planners, historians, designers, and collectors, this sheet stands alone beautifully and pairs perfectly with modern world maps for then-and-now comparison.

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: Borders and routes exactly as mapped in 1922, just after WWI.
✔ Network Insight: Compare air and rail corridors as global travel accelerated.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Classic National Geographic design with thousands of legible place names.
✔ Layered Context: Smart hemisphere and thematic insets deepen understanding at a glance.
✔ 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 the interwar world into focus. Order the World Wall Map (1922) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.