Historical Regional Map | Great Lakes, Transport & Waterways | Wall Format (633 × 480 mm) | Premium Finishes

A beautifully detailed mid-century map of America’s industrial and maritime heart, Northeastern United States captures a region defined by waterways, cities, and movement. Published by National Geographic in April 1959 to accompany the feature article “New Era on the Great Lakes,” this map forms part of a six-sheet series documenting the United States during a period of rapid modernisation.

From the inland seas of the Great Lakes to the forests of northern Maine, it offers a precise and engaging view of a region shaped by water, trade, and connection.

Why This Map Stands Out

A Great Lakes focus
Highlights one of the world’s most important freshwater systems.

Mid-century National Geographic style
Clear, elegant cartography from a golden era of mapmaking.

Transport and infrastructure detail
Includes ferry routes, canals, and navigation systems.

Part of a six-map U.S. series
A coordinated set published between 1958 and 1961.

A refined collector’s piece
Ideal for heritage interiors and map collections.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• The Northeastern United States and Great Lakes region
• Major lakes including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario
• Waterway systems including locks, canals, and shipping routes
• Auto ferry routes connecting key points across the lakes
• An inset map of Maine (northern region)
• Cities, towns, and transport networks
• Notes on Great Lakes water levels and navigation systems

📐 Size & Format

633 mm (W) × 480 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A practical and display-friendly format ideal for:

• Framed historical collections
• Home offices and studies
• Libraries and educational settings
• Interiors with a maritime or industrial theme

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Collectors of mid-century National Geographic maps
• Enthusiasts of Great Lakes and U.S. regional geography
• Students of transport, waterways, and industrial history
• Interiors seeking a classic, maritime-inspired display piece
• Gift buyers looking for a timeless and educational map

🌊 A Region Shaped by Water

The Northeastern United States has long been defined by:

• The vast inland seas of the Great Lakes
• Shipping routes connecting the heartland to the Atlantic
• Cities built on trade, industry, and access to water
• Infrastructure that reshaped movement and commerce

This map captures that moment—offering a clear and compelling view of a region where waterways and industry shaped a modern nation.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve original colour and detail
• Premium materials selected for durability and longevity
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

Own a piece of America’s industrial and maritime story—
a map that brings the Northeastern United States into timeless focus.

👉 Order now and complete your mid-century U.S. map series.