Papua New Guinea — Wall Map by Rod Fowler (1964)

Emerald highlands, braided rivers, volcano arcs and reef-bright coasts—this 1964 classic by Rod Fowler gathers Papua New Guinea into a vivid, room-ready portrait. Colour blocks lift mountain spines from the page; islands and inlets sparkle along the Coral and Bismarck Seas; towns and airstrips settle into a geography alive with movement. Part atlas, part celebration, it brings PNG’s scale and variety to your wall—spirited, legible, unmistakably mid-century.

Why it captivates

• Vibrant mid-century style — Fowler’s bold colour and clean linework make complex terrain instantly readable.

• Whole-of-country clarity — highlands to islands shown together for effortless orientation.

• Dense but calm labelling — towns, rivers and coasts arranged in a hierarchy that reads across a room.

• Scholarly & beautiful — a practical reference with the warmth of period design.

What you’ll see

• Owen Stanley & central highlands contrasted with Sepik and Fly river systems and lowland plains.

• Island chains & coasts—New Britain, New Ireland and offshore archipelagos—held in crisp outline.

• Settlements & routes set against relief shading for intuitive wayfinding.

• Period finish preserved — tidy titlework, neatline and balanced typography.

A richer historical frame

Drawn in 1964, on the eve of PNG’s modern era, Fowler’s map blends updated survey knowledge with a confident graphic language. It turns a country famous for dramatic relief and intricate coastlines into evidence arranged with care—a sheet that invites both study and daily admiration.

Choose your finish

Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

Best for: framing under glass in studies and living spaces
Look & feel: non-glare matte that preserves fine linework and small labels

Laminated (true encapsulation)

Best for: classrooms, libraries, offices and shared spaces
Build: sealed edge-to-edge between two 80-micron gloss sheets
Benefit: wipe-clean, durable, moisture-resistant

Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

What you get: encapsulated print plus natural lacquered timber rails top & bottom with a discreet hanging cord
Where it shines: foyers, schools, councils—polished look with everyday toughness
Install: arrives ready to hang (just add a wall hook)
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for professional rail mounting

Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

Best for: premium interiors, galleries and boardrooms
Print system: pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long display life
Presence: textured surface adds warmth and museum-style depth

Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

What you get: canvas fitted with natural timber rails top & bottom, matching cord
Where it shines: statement walls, curated travel or regional displays
Install: ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting

Size (W × H)

• 770 × 560 mm — balanced landscape format with generous national detail

At-a-glance materials

Styling ideas

• Travel wall: pair with a caption noting family towns or favourite islands.

• Library or council foyer: choose Laminated + Rails for a polished, robust display.

• Study or lounge: canvas with rails above timber cabinetry for warm mid-century character.

• Learning corner: frame the paper edition; keep a magnifier handy for river and ridge detail.

Specifications

Who it’s for

• PNG families, travellers & collectors keeping place and memory in view

• Educators, councils & libraries curating Pacific geography

• Interior designers seeking colourful, characterful mid-century cartography

Claim your wall. Choose Paper for crisp, frame-ready clarity. Go Laminated + Timber Rails for tough, ready-to-hang polish. Step up to Archival Canvas + Timber Hang Rails for gallery weight. Printed in Australia with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks. Built to last. Hang it. Live with it. Keep PNG close.