A Vintage Cartographic Treasure of the Apple Isle

Size: 1000 mm (high) x 660 mm (wide)
Originally Published: 1932
Cartographer: H.E.C. Robinson
Printed & Finished in Australia
Available Finishes: Paper | Laminated | Canvas

🇦🇺 A Classic View of Tasmania’s Roads & Regions

First published in 1932 by the esteemed cartographer H.E.C. Robinson, this vintage Road Map of Tasmania is a rare and beautifully detailed depiction of the island state during the early 20th century. Known affectionately as the "Apple Isle," Tasmania is shown here in bold, clean cartographic lines, making the map as practical as it is striking.

A unique feature of this historical reproduction is the municipality boundaries, highlighted in vivid red—a rare inclusion that gives the map both visual distinction and civic importance. Highways, main roads, tracks, scenic reserves, and railways are meticulously marked, along with inset maps of Hobart and Launceston, offering added detail of Tasmania’s major urban centres.

Whether you're decorating a heritage space, searching for a meaningful gift, or simply exploring Tasmania’s historical landscape, this map offers a richly nostalgic and informative experience.

🖼️ Choose Your Perfect Finish

Tailor your map to your space or purpose with one of four premium finishes:

⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of canvas maps with hang rails, as they are individually finished by our framer.

🔍 Historical Map Features

• Federation-era view of Tasmania’s transport and civic infrastructure

• Municipality boundaries in red—a distinctive and rare historical element

• Clearly marked highways, roads, tracks, and railways

• Scenic reserves and protected lands

• Inset maps of Hobart City and Launceston

• Restored faithfully from the original Robinson print

• Sharp cartographic detail and typographic elegance

🏡 Perfect For:

• Tasmanian locals and ex-pats wanting a piece of home

• Interior designers seeking a heritage focal point

• Libraries, council offices, and schools

• Collectors of vintage maps and Australian historical ephemera

• A meaningful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, or retirements

📐 Product Specifications

🚚 Shipping & Delivery

• 📦 Maps are shipped rolled or flat, depending on format

• 🛠️ Hang-railed canvas maps require up to 10 business days for hand-finishing

• 🚚 Larger items delivered via courier only—please provide a street address, not a PO Box

• 🧳 All orders are securely packed for safe delivery

🎁 A Beautiful Gift for Any Occasion

Bring Tasmania’s history into your home or workspace with this captivating map from a bygone era. With its crisp design, rare civic boundary markings, and timeless visual appeal, it’s a piece of the past made to be proudly displayed today.

🛒 Select your preferred finish above to own a piece of Tasmanian cartographic history—refined, restored, and ready to hang.
Historic charm, premium quality, proudly Australian.