Rare Old Map of South America, 1967: Detailed Physical & Political Map, With Small Infographics

This South America - Physical. Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Guiana map, originally published in 1967 by Polish Army Topography Service, is a detailed and informative physical and political map of the continent. The map covers the entire continent of South America, from the northern coast of Colombia and Venezuela to the southern tip of Chile and Argentina, and from the eastern coast of Brazil to the western coast of Peru. It includes detailed physical features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes, as well as political boundaries of the countries in South America.

The map also includes eleven small maps and graphics of northern South America including: relief types, agriculture, population, industry, mining, power, land use, employment, crops, and foreign trade. These additional maps and graphics provide valuable information about the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the region.

The map is a mix of thematic maps and detailed political and physical maps. Thematic maps use different colors and symbols to represent different types of information, such as physical features, political boundaries, or economic activity. This map uses a variety of colors and symbols to distinguish between different physical features and political boundaries, making it easy to read and understand.

The map uses a Mercator projection, which is a cylindrical map projection that preserves the correct shape of landmasses but distorts their relative size. This projection is commonly used for world maps and navigation charts because it allows for accurate measurement of angles and distances.

Overall, this is a fascinating and informative map of South America that provides a wealth of information about the continent's physical features, political boundaries, and economic characteristics. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geography, history, or culture of South America.

Countries and regions shown on this map:

• Colombia
• Venezuela
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Guiana
• Brazil
• Peru
• Ecuador
• Bolivia
• Chile
• Argentina
• Uruguay
• Paraguay

Interesting facts about the cartographer or mapmaker:

• The map was originally published in 1967 by Polish Army Topography Service.

Interesting historical or physical features shown on this map:

• The map shows the physical features of South America, including mountains, rivers, and lakes.
• The map also shows the political boundaries of the countries in South America.
• The map includes eleven small maps and graphics of northern South America including: relief types, agriculture, population, industry, mining, power, land use, employment, crops, and foreign trade.

Cartographic style and projection:

• The map is a mix of thematic maps and detailed political and physical maps.
• The map uses a Mercator projection.

Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.

This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.

This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.

Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

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My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.