Historic Travel Poster | Companion to Great Lakes Map | Large Wall Format (575 × 887 mm) | Premium Finishes

A beautifully detailed travel poster celebrating the waterways, landscapes, and travel routes of the western Great Lakes region. Published by National Geographic in August 1973, this piece—titled “Wisconsin, Michigan, and the Great Lakes: Land Between the Waters”—forms part of the iconic Close-up: U.S.A. series.

Created as the companion to the regional map, this poster brings the region to life through travel insights, inset maps, and practical guidance—capturing a landscape where lakes, rivers, and navigation routes define both movement and identity.

It’s more than a poster—it’s a portrait of a region shaped by water and travel.

Why This Poster Stands Out

A companion to a classic map series
Designed to pair with the Wisconsin & Michigan map—adding narrative depth and travel-focused context.

A region defined by waterways
Highlights the lakes, canals, and rivers that connect landscapes and communities.

Inset maps for added detail
Includes focused views of key navigation features such as the Welland Canal and regional river systems.

Travel-focused and practical
Provides insights and tips tailored for motorists and regional travellers.

Classic National Geographic presentation
Clean layout and engaging typography make it both readable and highly collectible.

🗺️ What the Poster Shows

• Coverage of Wisconsin, Michigan, and the Great Lakes region
• Inset maps including the Welland Canal and selected rivers
• Key travel routes and regional connections for motorists
• Highlights of coastal areas, inland waterways, and scenic destinations
• A thematic focus on the region’s defining identity—land shaped and connected by water

📐 Size & Format

575 mm (W) × 887 mm (H)
Portrait orientation

A tall, elegant format ideal for:

• Coastal or lake-inspired interiors
• Home offices and studies
• Travel-themed spaces
• Gallery walls featuring vintage travel posters

✨ Premium Finishes

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

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Collectors of National Geographic and vintage travel posters
• Enthusiasts of Great Lakes geography and maritime routes
• Interior designers creating coastal or lake-themed spaces
• Educators exploring regional transport and waterways
• Gift buyers seeking a distinctive and meaningful historical piece

🌊 A Region Connected by Water

The Great Lakes region is defined by movement and connection:

• Vast freshwater systems linking states and cities
• Canals and rivers shaping trade and travel
• Scenic shorelines and inland waterways
• A landscape where water is both boundary and pathway

This poster captures that essence—revealing a region where journeys are guided by lakes, rivers, and routes between them.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve original design and tone
• Premium materials selected for durability and longevity
• Each print is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

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

Explore the waterways and connections of the Great Lakes—
a poster that invites you to travel between land and water.

👉 Order now and own a timeless piece of National Geographic travel heritage.