Coasts, Currents & Countries — Central America Wall Map (1973)

A crisp portrait of Central America at mid-century, rendered in classic National Geographic style. Published in 1973 to accompany “Mexico, the City That Founded a Nation,” this sheet pairs beautifully with the Mexico map from the same issue. Fine linework, confident typography, and especially striking Caribbean bathymetry make it as informative up close as it is elegant at a distance.

More Than a Map – A Moment in Time

Not just décor—this is a reference to a region in motion. Borders, cities and towns, coastal forms, and ocean floor relief invite comparison, study, and conversation. Ideal for educators, travelers, historians, designers, and collectors seeking a faithful snapshot of Central America in the early 1970s.

Premium Materials & Finishes

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Heavyweight 160gsm matte stock preserves fine linework and labels—perfect for framing under glass.

💎 Laminated Edition
True encapsulation in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate (not surface film).
Durable, moisture-resistant, and wipe-clean—great for classrooms and high-traffic spaces.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a hanging cord for a ready-to-hang finish. (Please allow up to 10 working days with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and long life.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered and corded for effortless display. (Please allow up to 10 working days with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Period Accuracy: Central America as presented in 1973, in NatGeo’s signature style.
✔ Caribbean Depths: Beautifully modeled ocean bathymetry highlights basins, banks, and shelves.
✔ Display or Study: Clean design reads across a room; dense detail rewards close inspection.
✔ Perfect Pairing: Companion to the Mexico map from the same issue for a cohesive set.
✔ Archival Build: Premium materials keep contrast, colour, and type crisp for decades.

Our Commitment

Printed locally in Australia, checked by hand, and packed with care—every sheet is produced to museum-worthy standards so it arrives ready to inform and inspire.

Bring Central America’s shores and seafloor into focus. Order the Central America Wall Map (1973) today—a faithful, beautifully produced classic that turns a wall into a conversation.