“Love it!! I don’t know how they did it, but they manage to make the map look old and like something from a museum. The frame is gorgeous. Shipped fast and was very carefully packaged so it arrived in perfect condition. Bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it! Thanks!!”
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | North Carolina |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
Vintage Map of North Carolina 20th Centuryc. 20th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$80.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 27 to Nov 3
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Vintage Map |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | North Carolina |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This vintage North Carolina map captures the Tar Heel State in meticulous detail during the early 20th century, when the automobile was reshaping America's relationship with geography. Created during an era of rapid industrial growth and expanding rail networks, this cartographic gem reveals the state's coastal inlets, rolling piedmont, and mountain regions with the precision that defined professional cartography of the period.
The map reflects a pivotal moment when North Carolina was transforming from an agrarian economy to an industrial powerhouse, with cities like Charlotte and Durham emerging as manufacturing centers. Every county boundary, railway line, and geographic feature speaks to the era's fascination with documenting and understanding the rapidly changing American landscape. This historical cartography represents more than navigation—it's a snapshot of a state on the brink of modernity.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this vintage map reproduction will maintain its clarity and character for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“This print is BEAUTIFUL! It arrived quickly and soundly packaged. The color is just as we expected, and we absolutely love it. Already looking to collect more. Highly recommended vendor and item. (Thank you!)”
“I contacted Paola and asked if she could print me a Sanibel Island map - even though there wasn't one on her page for sale. She immediately responded with "yes" and sent me a photograph before printing for me to approve. My package came well protected; and my picture is absolutely perfect! It looks beautiful in the distressed wood frame I bought. My mom is going to love it; and now I have to order one for myself!”
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