Maybe you love to travel or perhaps you want to plan the trip of a lifetime. Maybe you just appreciate the artistic aspects of a traditional fold-out or full-size wall map. In the days of map apps, there’s something unique about decorating with a vintage-inspired map.
Finding the perfect vintage map is no simple task. Sure, you want vintage, but you also want something that speaks to you.
Fortunately, if you happen to be in the market for a vintage map and are struggling to narrow down the options, there’s relief in sight. We have hand-selected a list of six vintage picks that will inspire all types of travelers and strike up conversation about some of your favorite travels.
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boston 1985 vintage map
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Boston 1985 Vintage Map – For the Boston Snob
boston 1985 vintage map
Stupell industries stretched canvas is created with only the highest standards. Stupell industries print with high-quality inks and canvas and then hand cut and stretch it over a thick wooden frame. The art comes ready to hang with no installation required. Not to mention, at this size, it is sure to be the focal point of any room.
Sometimes the funky colors on vintage maps won’t work well with your current décor. Luckily, there is a solution that does not include getting rid of everything you already have – grayscale.
This 1985 in-depth vintage map of Boston is what you need to help add some much-needed character to your space. Whether you are a Boston native, transplant, or the city just means something special to you, this is a perfect piece.
Check if this is the right fit for your home:
- Overall: 20” H x 16” W / 30” H x 24” W
- Thickness: 1.5”
- Weight: 4 lbs
Stupell Industries, an East Coast-based wall art company that has been around for over forty years, has recently taken on a new sector known as “class collections fine art.” In turn, we receive a product that is not only a high-end piece but a real art and focal point of any room.
This vintage Boston map is a beautiful piece that highlights one of the greatest cities in the US. Here are a few bonuses to this vintage map:
- Two different sizes to best fit your space
- High-quality ink and canvas stretched over a thick wood frame
- No installation required
- Black and white coloring makes it easy to match in any room
Nothing beats a true classic. And nothing is more classic than black and white.
1908 Map of Denver – For the Architecture Buff
1908 map of denver
The Denver 1908 Historical Print Framed Wall Map is a bird's-eye view of Denver, CO looking South from the Twenty-Third Street Viaduct. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, DC and digitally restored by Kappa Map Group in 2011. A beautiful addition to any home or office!
Sure, maps are cool, and all, but buildings don’t always get the credit they deserve. This map will prove anyone wrong and give Denver's beautiful historical buildings the respect they rightfully deserve.
This 1908 Map of Denver provides a bird’s-eye view of the Mile-High City looking South from the Twenty-Third Street Viaduct, in a stunning display of colors and depth, unlike any vintage map you’ve seen before.
Here are the technical details about this vintage map:
- Overall: 28” H x 40” W
- Thickness: 1.5”
- Weight: 4 lbs
Kappa Map Group did the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division based out of Washington, DC justice by this digitally restored masterpiece.
You will find the historical buildings and areas indexed out at the bottom along with your map of Denver, which is not something you often see in cartography.
This is a fantastic piece that would be the perfect addition to any space, but to highlight my favorite aspects of this vintage map:
- Restored historical print
- Heavy-duty foam core mounted and framed
- Frame options of black or silver
- Vintage coloring and untouched imperfections from the original map
Whether you know everything about architecture or want to learn more, this map has so much information on it you’re bound to learn something.
Vintage Map of Texas – For a Different Take on Typical ‘Map Colors’
vintage map of texas
Premium giclee canvas with solid wood stretcher, and gallery wrapped by hand. This product is made in USA.
Staying in line with vintage maps that fit just a little outside of the box is this fantastic vintage map of Texas. If grayscale is just a bit too dull, this provides an alternative option for you.
As they say, everything is bigger in Texas, including their maps. Luckily, if you don’t have the space for a Texas giant, you’ve got options.
Here are the technical details about this vintage map:
- Overall: 16” H x 20” W / 24” H x 32” W / 30” H x 40” W / 36” H x 48” W
- Thickness: 1.5”
- Weight: 3 lbs
Williston Forge is known for its industrial designs that are certain to remind you of an open warehouse or old factory. Does anything scream more vintage than that?
What we like the most about this vintage map of Texas:
- Not two, but four different size options make it an actual perfect fit
- As a result, cheaper options available if you’re on a budget
- Premium giclee canvas wrapped over a solid wood stretcher
- Gallery wrapped by hand
Blue and white is an interesting take on a map while still staying true to its historic vibes.
National Geographic US Map – For the Domestic Traveler Looking to Hit All the National Parks
national geographic us map
National Geographic's Executive reference map of the United States features all 50 States with insets for Alaska and Hawaii in antique-executive cartographic style. Each state is colored to clearly define borders and shaded relief accentuates geographical features.
National Geographic is a name with which every household is familiar. So, why wouldn’t you trust this worldwide mogul when it comes to your cartography needs?
Mapping out all 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, this vintage map is a laminated poster that comes shipped in a durable plastic tube, ensuring quality delivery.
Here are the technical details about this vintage map:
- Overall: 24” H x 36” W
- Thickness: unknown
- Weight: 5.6 ounces
Unlike most maps you find of the US, this one, in particular, indicated all National Parks. Get your camping gear out and get ready to check all those off your bucket list. Or, just imagine the adventures you’ll take one day while you sip your morning coffee.
Other redeeming qualities of this vintage US map include:
- High-quality matte poster stock paper
- Laminated to increase the map’s longevity
- Fits perfectly in pre-cut poster frames
Having the National Parks readily available to you at your viewing pleasure is the selling point of this map.
National Geographic: World Map – For the World Traveler Who Knows No Bounds
national geographic: world map
National Geographic's World map is the standard by which all other reference maps are measured. The World map is meticulously researched and adheres to National Geographic's convention of making independent, apolitical decisions based on extensive research using multiple authoritative source.
National Geographic created their first map in-house in 1918, followed shortly by their first world map in 1922, and since then, they have been industry leaders with whom people worldwide have relied upon.
This vintage world map results from the extensive unbiased research provided by the National Geographic cartography team. It exhibits beautiful detail with minimum distortions due to its Winkel Tripel projection.
It’s not too often you find a world map that shows Greenland the same size as Argentina. Portraying the countries with minimal distort is one way to truly embrace everything vintage. This piece will be the topic of many historical conversations, but it also offers a sense of realism that every visitor will appreciate.
Here are the technical details about this vintage map:
- Overall: 24” H x 36” W
- Thickness: unknown
- Weight: 5.6 ounces
While it is no secret that National Geographic’s cartography team backs this vintage world map, here are a few more reasons this is an excellent addition to your home:
- High-quality matte poster stock paper
- Laminated to increase the map’s longevity
- Fits perfectly in pre-cut poster frames
National Geographic is always the right choice. Their maps are no exception.
Old World Map – For the Decorator Who Wants to Throw It WAY Back
old world map
Our Old World map wall art is a reproduction of a late 18th-century map discovered in Lyon, France. Drafted with remarkable geographic accuracy for the times, it divides the world between 'new lands' and 'familiar lands.
Is there anything more vintage than the Old World? Without a doubt, this map is a one of a kind art piece that is sure to fire up all sorts of in-depth conversations.
Here are the technical details about this vintage map:
- Overall: 27” H x 45” W
- Thickness: unknown
- Weight: 15 lbs
Take a trip back to the late 18th-century with this map originally discovered in Lyon, France. The accuracy of this vintage map is genuinely remarkable considering the time.
Unique to this map specifically, you will see a clear division of ‘new lands’ and ‘familiar lands.’
Other than this being a piece unlike any others out there, here are a few different reasons this is a great purchase:
- Printed with ivory matting underneath glass
- Heavy-duty espresso-finished framing
- Deep blues and muted tones make this an easy match for any room
The Old World Map is the right map for you if you want to show everyone what vintage really means.
Why the Perfect Vintage Map Is an Absolute Must for Your Home
Whether you’re interested in knowing everything there is to know about a city possibly, or you’re planning out your next camping trips domestic or abroad, having a beautiful vintage map in your home is the way to do it.
But, with all of the options available out there, it can be tough to narrow down your search without having any idea of these things first. The good news for you is, at least now, you are no longer troubled with finding the perfect vintage maps from which to make your selection.