Old Infographic Map of Australia, 1967: Agriculture, Geology, Employment, Climate, Groundwater, Foreign Trade

The 'Australia in Infographics' map, a meticulously crafted piece of cartographic art, was brought into existence by the Polish Army Topography Service in the year 1967. As an infographic map, it masterfully blends visual aesthetics with data representation, offering a comprehensive perspective on the land down under. The map is a thematic one, meaning it emphasizes a particular theme or subject within a specific geographic area, in this case, Australia. This style of mapmaking, which focuses on specific themes, has been a cornerstone of geographic representation since the 17th century, allowing for a detailed study of individual aspects of a region.

This particular map is not just a geographical representation of Australia, but it also serves as a historical record of the country's state in the mid-20th century. It features eight maps and thirteen graphics, each meticulously crafted to display various aspects of Australia's socio-economic and environmental conditions during that time. These infographics provide a deep dive into Australia's agriculture, population, geology, vegetation, soils, climate, groundwater, relief types, land use, employment, electricity, coal, industry, and foreign trade. The value of this data is immense, offering insights into Australia's historical development and growth patterns.

The Polish Army Topography Service, the creators of this map, were renowned for their attention to detail and accuracy. Their maps were not just geographical tools, but also served as historical documents, capturing the essence of a region during a specific time period. The 'Australia in Infographics' map is a testament to their expertise, offering a snapshot of Australia in 1967 through a combination of cartographic precision and infographic ingenuity.

The 'Australia in Infographics' map is more than just a map. It is a historical artifact, a window into the past, and a testament to the art of cartography. Its infographics provide a wealth of information, painting a vivid picture of Australia's socio-economic and environmental landscape in 1967. As such, it holds immense value for historians, geographers, and anyone with an interest in Australia's history. The map serves as a reminder of the power of cartography, not just as a tool for navigation, but as a means of understanding our world and its history.

• Historical Context
• Published in 1967, the map captures the socio-economic and environmental state of Australia during a period of significant growth and development.

• The map provides insights into Australia's foreign trade in the mid-20th century, a time when the country was establishing itself as a major player in the global economy.

• Mapmaker

• The map was created by the Polish Army Topography Service, known for their precision and attention to detail.

• Their approach to mapmaking blends traditional cartography with infographics, providing a comprehensive view of a region's characteristics.

• Data Shown in the Map

• The map offers a deep dive into Australia's agriculture, highlighting the country's reliance on farming and livestock during the 1960s.
• It provides a detailed view of Australia's geology, offering insights into the country's diverse landscapes and natural resources.
• The map showcases Australia's employment trends, electricity production, coal industry, and other aspects of its economy during the mid-20th century.
• It also sheds light on Australia's climate, groundwater, relief types, and land use, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's environmental conditions.

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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.