Sea Lanes & Island Nations — Countries of the Caribbean (1947)

A post-war portrait of Middle America and the Antilles in classic National Geographic style. Published in October 1947, this sheet spans Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and the wider Caribbean—with crisp inset maps of ten prominent islands plus the Panama Canal Zone for added detail. Issued alongside the feature “Guatemala Revisited,” it’s a richly legible record of routes, ports, and place-names at mid-century.

More Than a Map – A Time-Capsule of the Tropics

Beyond its decorative appeal, this map captures the Caribbean’s geography at a pivotal moment—commercial sea lanes busy again, islands and isthmus newly mapped in depth. A rewarding reference for collectors, educators, designers, and family historians, it invites both wall-distance admiration and close study.

Premium Materials & Finishes

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Matte surface minimises glare and preserves fine linework—ideal for framing under glass.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate (true thermal bonding).
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean—perfect for classrooms and high-traffic spaces.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord for a ready-to-hang finish. (Please allow up to 10 working days with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and durability.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks keep colours deep and labels crisp for decades.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to highlight the grain; top cord for effortless hanging. (Please allow up to 10 working days with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Region at a Glance: Mexico, Central America, and the islands on one elegant, readable sheet.
✔ Inset Focus: Ten island insets plus Panama Canal Zone deliver fine-scale context.
✔ Collector’s Provenance: A classic 1947 National Geographic production.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium substrates and inks preserve contrast, colour, and linework for years.

Our Commitment

Printed locally in Australia, colour-checked, hand-inspected, and carefully packed. From press to wall, we prioritise fidelity, durability, and beauty—so your map informs, inspires, and endures.

Chart the tropical crossroads of the Americas. Order Countries of the Caribbean (1947) today—a faithful, display-ready classic that turns a room into a conversation.