Size: 480 × 630 mm | Scale: 1:6,652,800 | Published: 1958 | Made in Australia

🌍 Southern South America in the Mid-20th Century

Travel back to March 1958, when National Geographic unveiled this finely detailed map of Southern South America, capturing a region alive with cultural vibrancy, economic promise, and sweeping natural beauty. Released alongside the feature article "Argentina: Young Giant of the Far South", this edition offers a fascinating portrait of a continent segment at a pivotal time in its post-war development.

This map presents Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and the southern reaches of Brazil with the precision and elegance for which National Geographic is renowned. Three beautifully illustrated city insets—Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Montevideo—highlight the capitals that have shaped the political and cultural heart of the region.

A perfect historical partner to the 1955 Eastern South America map, it completes a captivating view of the continent’s southern half in the mid-20th century.

📐 Cartographic Highlights

• Three Detailed City Insets – Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Montevideo presented in crisp, scaled layouts.

• Political Borders & Capitals – Clear demarcation of nations and key cities.

• Relief Shading – Brings mountain ranges, plains, and coastal forms to life.

• Mid-Century National Geographic Styling – Warm, balanced colour palette and fine cartographic lettering.

• Historic Context – Published during a period of rapid economic and infrastructure growth.

🖌 Premium Print & Display Options

Note: Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as each is professionally mounted by our framer.

🎯 Ideal For

• Collectors – An authentic reproduction from National Geographic’s golden age of cartography.

• Historians & Educators – A visual record of Southern South America’s political and cultural landscape in the late 1950s.

• Decorators – Adds sophistication to offices, libraries, or travel-themed interiors.

• Travel Enthusiasts – Inspiring for those exploring South America’s southern cone.

🌟 Why Choose This Map?

• Historic Detail – A rare mid-century view of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.

• Renowned Craftsmanship – National Geographic’s award-winning cartographic style.

• Long-Lasting Quality – Produced in Australia with archival-grade materials.

• Display Versatility – Multiple formats to suit collectors, educators, or home decorators.

Step into the Southern South America of 1958, where vibrant capitals met sweeping pampas, Andean peaks, and rich cultural traditions. Whether as a collector’s piece, a decorative statement, or an educational resource, this National Geographic map offers a window into a world on the move.

📍 Order now to secure your museum-quality reproduction of one of National Geographic’s most elegant South American maps.