Physical & Historical Map | Landscapes, Cultures & Context | Large Wall Format (716 × 575 mm) | Premium Finishes

A richly layered portrait of a continent shaped by both land and legacy, Heritage of Africa brings together physical geography and historical insight in a single, compelling map. Published by National Geographic in December 1971, this edition pairs a detailed physical map with extensive notes exploring Africa’s cultural and historical depth.

Issued as part of a two-map set alongside the Ethnolinguistic Map of the Peoples of Africa, and accompanying the article “The Zulus: Black Nation in a Land of Apartheid,” it reflects a moment when geography, identity, and history were being examined together.

Why This Map Stands Out

A continent in full relief
Showcases Africa’s major physical features—mountains, rivers, deserts, and plains.

Rich historical context
Includes detailed notes that bring cultural and historical narratives to life.

Part of a landmark National Geographic set
Designed to complement ethnolinguistic mapping of Africa’s peoples.

Blends geography with heritage
Connects the land itself with the stories shaped upon it.

A timeless educational piece
Ideal for both study and display.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• A detailed physical map of Africa
• Major landforms including deserts, highlands, and river systems
• Geographic features shaping settlement and cultural development
• Extensive historical and cultural notes across the continent
• Regional context linking landscape with heritage and identity
• A broad view of Africa’s environmental and historical diversity

📐 Size & Format

716 mm (H) × 575 mm (W)
Landscape orientation

A balanced format ideal for:

• Classrooms and educational environments
• Home offices and studies
• Libraries and cultural displays
• Interiors inspired by history and geography

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Students and educators of African geography and history
• Enthusiasts of cultural and regional studies
• Collectors of National Geographic historical maps
• Interiors seeking a rich, informative display piece
• Gift buyers looking for a meaningful and educational map

🌍 A Continent of Depth and Diversity

Africa’s story is written across its landscapes:

• Vast deserts and fertile river basins shaping settlement
• Mountains and plains defining regional identities
• Cultures and histories intertwined with geography
• A continent of extraordinary diversity and enduring heritage

This map captures that connection—revealing how land and history are inseparable.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve clarity and historical detail
• Premium materials selected for durability and long-term display
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

Explore Africa through land and legacy—
a map that brings heritage, geography, and history together.

👉 Order now and add a timeless African perspective to your wall.