Archeological Map of Middle America (1968)

Publisher: National Geographic
Published: October 1968
Scale: 1 : 2,250,000
Size: 632 mm (W) × 480 mm (H)
Orientation: Landscape
Map Type: Historical & Archaeological Thematic Map

Published in 1968, Archeological Map of Middle America invites viewers on an archaeological journey through the legendary “Land of the Feathered Serpent.” Created during a golden era of National Geographic educational cartography, this richly annotated map explores the great civilisations of Middle America — revealing where they lived, built, traded, and worshipped.

Dense with carefully curated detail, the map highlights temples, pyramids, ceremonial centres, and ruins across Mesoamerica, placing iconic sites within their wider geographic and cultural setting. It’s a map designed to be studied — one that rewards curiosity and brings ancient landscapes to life.

🗺️ What This Map Shows

• Major archaeological sites across Middle America

• Temples, pyramids, and ruins of ancient civilisations

• Cultural regions and spheres of influence

• Geographic context — coasts, mountains, and river systems

• Explanatory notes that connect place, culture, and history

The result is a clear visual framework for understanding how civilisation emerged and flourished across this dynamic region.

🕰️ Civilisations of the Feathered Serpent

• Explores the heartlands of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures

• Shows how geography shaped settlement, trade, and belief systems

• Connects monumental architecture with landscape and resources

• Reflects mid-20th-century archaeological understanding and scholarship

This map turns scattered ruins into a coherent cultural story.

🎨 Cartography & Illustration

• Classic National Geographic 1960s design language

• Clear symbology balanced with informative text

• Educational, atlas-style layout ideal for close reading

• A strong example of thematic archaeological mapping

🎨 Materials, Print Quality & Hanging Options

📄 Paper (Classic Framing Option)

• Printed on high-quality matte paper for crisp labels and linework

• Smooth, low-glare surface — ideal for framing under glass

• A traditional choice for libraries, studies, and heritage interiors

🔒 Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• Printed on quality paper and encapsulated in protective laminate

• Durable, waterproof, and tear-resistant

• Write-on / wipe-off surface compatible with whiteboard markers and map dots

• Ideal for classrooms, teaching, and interactive discussion

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails — Laminated

• Top and bottom natural timber rails provide structure and balance

• Bottom rail adds weight so the map hangs flat and straight

• Prevents edge curl and long-term sagging

• Supplied with hanging cord — ready to mount on a single hook

Please allow up to 10 working days for laminated maps with hang rails.

🎨 Archival Canvas (Premium Display Option)

• Printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas

• Subtle canvas texture enhances colour depth while preserving fine detail

• Matte surface reduces reflections compared with glass-framed prints

Archival Pigment Inks

• Produced using Hewlett-Packard archival, fade-resistant pigment inks

• Ensures crisp typography, stable colour, and long-term durability

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails — Canvas

• Top and bottom timber rails create a clean, gallery-style presentation

• Bottom rail adds weight for a perfectly straight hang

• Prevents edge curl and sag over time

• Supplied with hanging cord — ready to mount

Please allow up to 10 working days for canvas maps with hang rails.

Canvas editions are intended for display and reference and are not write-on / wipe-off like laminated versions.

📐 Size & Scale

• Size: 632 mm × 480 mm

• Scale: 1 : 2,250,000

A refined, wall-friendly landscape format suited to both study and display.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Who It’s For

• 🏺 Archaeology & ancient history enthusiasts

• 🎓 Educators & students — Mesoamerican studies

• 🗺️ National Geographic collectors — classic 1960s thematic maps

• 🏛️ Libraries & museums — cultural and educational displays

• 🎁 Gift buyers — visually rich and intellectually engaging

🤝 Our Commitment

This historic National Geographic map is reproduced and printed in Australia with careful attention to colour accuracy and fine detail. Each print is checked and packed with care, ensuring it arrives ready to be explored and enjoyed.

🛒 Step into the Land of the Feathered Serpent — choose Paper, Laminated, or Canvas, with optional timber hang rails, and bring Archeological Map of Middle America (1968) to your wall.