Ridges & Abyssal Plains — Atlantic Ocean Floor Wall Map (1968)

A landmark portrait of the Atlantic’s seabed, drawn at the moment modern oceanography came of age. Published by National Geographic in June 1968 as the companion to the Atlantic surface chart, this sheet renders continental shelves and slopes, abyssal plains, fracture zones, and the mighty Mid-Atlantic Ridge in sculpted relief. It’s a scientific artwork—clear, dramatic, and endlessly explorable—made to study, admire, and display.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a window into how scientists mapped the deep in the late 1960s. Follow rift valleys, trace ridge systems, and see the architecture of the ocean floor that shapes currents, ecosystems, and continents themselves. Ideal for educators, oceanographers, divers, designers, and collectors, it pairs perfectly with National Geographic’s ocean-floor series for the Indian (1967), Pacific (1969), and Arctic (1971).

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 relief shading and 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—ready to display. (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; 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

✔ See the Deep: Continental margins, fracture zones, and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rendered with superb clarity.
✔ Historic Science: Captures the seafloor as revealed by mid-20th-century bathymetry.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Commands a wall; rewards close, sustained study.
✔ Build the Set: Complete the ocean-floor quartet with Indian (’67), Pacific (’69), and Arctic (’71).
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, labels, and relief shading 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 Atlantic’s hidden landscape into view. Order the Atlantic Ocean Floor Wall Map (1968) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.