



















Old County Map of South Australia by Arrowsmith, 1858: Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Burra, Murray River, Copper Mines
The price will update when you pick
different sizes and framing below
-
FREE delivery in 2 to 3 days
Free delivery in 2 to 3 days
Your map should be delivered in 2 to 3 working days with free delivery, worldwide.
Father's Day orders: Please use Next Day delivery at checkout. Free delivery is unlikely to arrive on time.
We make maps by hand locally in 23 countries. If you're buying a gift for someone in another country, we will make the map locally to them.
You will never pay import tax or customs duty.
Express delivery is available at checkout which can reduce the delivery time to 1-2 days.
Please note that personalised maps, and larger framed maps, can take longer to produce and deliver.
If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, contact me and we can discuss your options.
-
Certified sustainable +
we plant trees🌳
Sustainability & Tree Planting
Here at The Unique Maps Co., we have an unusually high affinity for paper. After all, without paper, there can be no maps!
That's why all of our paper, frames and packaging are from FSC certified sources.
But we don't stop there. We've partnered with Treeapp to plant trees around the world.
If you spend £50 or more, we'll plant a tree in your name.
We also cover the costs of offsetting the carbon emissions on all deliveries.
- Framing & free personalisation available
-
90 day money back guarantee
90 days to return and refund
Products can be returned within 90 days for a full refund, or exchange for another product.
For personalised or custom made items, we may offer you a non-expiring gift card, as we cannot resell personalised orders.
If you have any questions, get in touch. For more information, see our full returns & exchanges policy.
- Shop local! We're based in London
My maps are rare, museum-grade, restored old maps sourced from libraries, auction houses and private collections across the globe.
Ce service est actuellement indisponible,
désolé pour le désagrément occasionné.
Essaye avec un cadre
Les options de cadre sont uniquement à des fins de visualisation.
STYLE DE CADRE
TAILLE DU PASSE-PARTOUT
CONSTRUIRE VOTRE EXPÉRIENCE
powered by Blankwall
Laissez votre appareil photo voir davantage de la scène.
powered by Blankwall
Cette expérience a-t-elle été utile ?
Step into the world of mid-19th-century exploration with John Arrowsmith’s masterwork, “South Australia shewing the division into counties of the settled portions of the province with situation of mines of copper & lead.” Crafted in 1858, this remarkable map captures the dynamic heart of colonial South Australia, meticulously delineating the boundaries of its counties and revealing the intricate tapestry of settlement and resource discovery. The hand-colored engraving stands as both a work of art and a historical document, offering a rare glimpse into a region on the cusp of transformation—where new towns emerged, and the promise of mineral wealth beckoned settlers and prospectors alike.
John Arrowsmith, the map’s creator, was a towering figure in the golden age of British cartography. As Hydrographer to Queen Victoria and a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society, Arrowsmith brought an unrivaled precision and artistry to his maps. Heir to the Arrowsmith family’s cartographic dynasty, John elevated the tradition begun by his uncle Aaron, producing maps that were not only functional tools for explorers and administrators but also objects of enduring beauty. His works, including this detailed chart of South Australia, are renowned for their clarity, accuracy, and refined aesthetic, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians alike.
The map’s visual language is a testament to Arrowsmith’s skill: counties are crisply outlined, roads and rivers are elegantly traced, and the region’s varied topography is rendered with hachures that evoke the undulating landscape. The coastlines, inlets, and offshore islands of South Australia are presented with a cartographer’s loving attention to detail, while the Murray River and other vital waterways snake across the map, hinting at the lifeblood they provided to early settlements. The inclusion of latitudinal and longitudinal lines further underscores the map’s navigational utility, grounding it firmly in the scientific advancements of its era.
Of particular note are the marked locations of copper and lead mines, a vivid reminder of the economic forces shaping the colony’s destiny. In the 1850s, South Australia was gripped by a mining boom, with discoveries at places like Kapunda and Burra transforming remote outposts into bustling centers of commerce and migration. Arrowsmith’s map does more than chart these sites; it tells the story of ambition, opportunity, and the inexorable march of progress that defined the region’s development. Each mine symbol, each road, and each county boundary speaks to the optimism and industriousness of a young colony forging its identity.
Beyond its economic and political dimensions, the map is also a celebration of place. It names and situates the settlements that would become today’s thriving communities—Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Gawler, and others—while capturing the sweep of natural features that have shaped South Australia’s history. The inclusion of an inset plan of Port Adelaide, complete with 1846 soundings, and an ancillary map of the Australian continent, situates the viewer within a broader narrative of discovery and connection. In every detail, this map invites us to trace the journey of a land and its people, rendered immortal by the steady hand of one of history’s greatest mapmakers.
Cities and towns on this map
- Adelaide
- Port Adelaide
- Gawler
- Kapunda
- Burra
- Morphett Vale
- Willunga
- Encounter Bay
- Yankalilla
- Mount Barker
- Angaston
- Lyndoch
- Nuriootpa
- Clare
- Auburn
- Balhannah
- Macclesfield
- Blinman
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Detailed delineation of county boundaries within South Australia
- Numerous copper and lead mines marked throughout the settled regions
- Major rivers and drainage systems, including the Murray River
- Coastlines of the central South Australian coast, including inlets and bays
- Offshore islands adjacent to the South Australian coast
- Topographical relief shown using hachures
- Roads connecting key settlements and regions
- Latitudinal and longitudinal grid for navigation and reference
- Inset map: "Plan of Port Adelaide with soundings taken at low water from 1846"
- Ancillary map of the continent of Australia for geographic context
Historical and design context
- Created in 1858 by John Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to Queen Victoria and founding member of the Royal Geographical Society
- Published as part of The London Atlas of Universal Geography, a renowned collection of 121 hand-colored engraved maps
- Hand-colored engraving, typical of mid-19th-century British cartography, known for precision and clarity
- Produced during a period of rapid colonial expansion and resource exploitation in South Australia, particularly focused on mining
- Highlights the economic importance of mining in the region’s development
- The Arrowsmith family’s cartographic enterprise was influential in mapping new territories and recognized internationally
- The London Atlas is considered rare, especially editions dated after 1842, marking a significant era in cartographic history
- John Arrowsmith’s maps were used for navigation, exploration, and administration, and some geographical features in Australia and Canada are named after the Arrowsmiths
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 70in (180cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
➢ Pick the closest size (above)
➢ Provide the exact size in millimetres
➢ Add to bag and checkout as normal
Click here to order a custom size.
Message cadeau & finition personnalisée

Si vous souhaitez ajouter un message cadeau, ou une finition (puzzle, panneau en aluminium, etc.) qui n'est pas disponible ici, veuillez le demander dans la "note de commande" lors de votre passage à la caisse.
Chaque commande est fabriquée sur mesure, donc si vous avez besoin d'ajuster légèrement la taille, ou d'imprimer sur un matériau inhabituel, faites-le nous savoir. Nous avons réalisé des milliers de commandes personnalisées au fil des ans, donc il n'y a (presque) rien que nous ne puissions gérer.
Vous pouvez également nous contacter avant de passer votre commande, si vous le souhaitez !
Step into the world of mid-19th-century exploration with John Arrowsmith’s masterwork, “South Australia shewing the division into counties of the settled portions of the province with situation of mines of copper & lead.” Crafted in 1858, this remarkable map captures the dynamic heart of colonial South Australia, meticulously delineating the boundaries of its counties and revealing the intricate tapestry of settlement and resource discovery. The hand-colored engraving stands as both a work of art and a historical document, offering a rare glimpse into a region on the cusp of transformation—where new towns emerged, and the promise of mineral wealth beckoned settlers and prospectors alike.
John Arrowsmith, the map’s creator, was a towering figure in the golden age of British cartography. As Hydrographer to Queen Victoria and a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society, Arrowsmith brought an unrivaled precision and artistry to his maps. Heir to the Arrowsmith family’s cartographic dynasty, John elevated the tradition begun by his uncle Aaron, producing maps that were not only functional tools for explorers and administrators but also objects of enduring beauty. His works, including this detailed chart of South Australia, are renowned for their clarity, accuracy, and refined aesthetic, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians alike.
The map’s visual language is a testament to Arrowsmith’s skill: counties are crisply outlined, roads and rivers are elegantly traced, and the region’s varied topography is rendered with hachures that evoke the undulating landscape. The coastlines, inlets, and offshore islands of South Australia are presented with a cartographer’s loving attention to detail, while the Murray River and other vital waterways snake across the map, hinting at the lifeblood they provided to early settlements. The inclusion of latitudinal and longitudinal lines further underscores the map’s navigational utility, grounding it firmly in the scientific advancements of its era.
Of particular note are the marked locations of copper and lead mines, a vivid reminder of the economic forces shaping the colony’s destiny. In the 1850s, South Australia was gripped by a mining boom, with discoveries at places like Kapunda and Burra transforming remote outposts into bustling centers of commerce and migration. Arrowsmith’s map does more than chart these sites; it tells the story of ambition, opportunity, and the inexorable march of progress that defined the region’s development. Each mine symbol, each road, and each county boundary speaks to the optimism and industriousness of a young colony forging its identity.
Beyond its economic and political dimensions, the map is also a celebration of place. It names and situates the settlements that would become today’s thriving communities—Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Gawler, and others—while capturing the sweep of natural features that have shaped South Australia’s history. The inclusion of an inset plan of Port Adelaide, complete with 1846 soundings, and an ancillary map of the Australian continent, situates the viewer within a broader narrative of discovery and connection. In every detail, this map invites us to trace the journey of a land and its people, rendered immortal by the steady hand of one of history’s greatest mapmakers.
Cities and towns on this map
- Adelaide
- Port Adelaide
- Gawler
- Kapunda
- Burra
- Morphett Vale
- Willunga
- Encounter Bay
- Yankalilla
- Mount Barker
- Angaston
- Lyndoch
- Nuriootpa
- Clare
- Auburn
- Balhannah
- Macclesfield
- Blinman
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Detailed delineation of county boundaries within South Australia
- Numerous copper and lead mines marked throughout the settled regions
- Major rivers and drainage systems, including the Murray River
- Coastlines of the central South Australian coast, including inlets and bays
- Offshore islands adjacent to the South Australian coast
- Topographical relief shown using hachures
- Roads connecting key settlements and regions
- Latitudinal and longitudinal grid for navigation and reference
- Inset map: "Plan of Port Adelaide with soundings taken at low water from 1846"
- Ancillary map of the continent of Australia for geographic context
Historical and design context
- Created in 1858 by John Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to Queen Victoria and founding member of the Royal Geographical Society
- Published as part of The London Atlas of Universal Geography, a renowned collection of 121 hand-colored engraved maps
- Hand-colored engraving, typical of mid-19th-century British cartography, known for precision and clarity
- Produced during a period of rapid colonial expansion and resource exploitation in South Australia, particularly focused on mining
- Highlights the economic importance of mining in the region’s development
- The Arrowsmith family’s cartographic enterprise was influential in mapping new territories and recognized internationally
- The London Atlas is considered rare, especially editions dated after 1842, marking a significant era in cartographic history
- John Arrowsmith’s maps were used for navigation, exploration, and administration, and some geographical features in Australia and Canada are named after the Arrowsmiths
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 70in (180cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Pour la plupart des commandes, le délai de livraison est d'environ 3 jours ouvrables. Les produits personnalisés et sur mesure prennent plus de temps, car je dois faire la personnalisation et vous l'envoyer pour approbation, ce qui prend généralement 1 ou 2 jours.
Veuillez noter que les grandes commandes encadrées prennent généralement plus de temps à réaliser et à livrer.
Si vous avez besoin que votre commande arrive à une date précise, veuillez me contacter avant de passer votre commande afin que nous puissions trouver le meilleur moyen de nous assurer que vous receviez votre commande à temps.
J'imprime et encadre des cartes et des œuvres d'art dans 23 pays à travers le monde. Cela signifie que votre commande sera réalisée localement, ce qui réduit le temps de livraison et garantit qu'elle ne sera pas endommagée pendant le transport. Vous ne paierez jamais de droits de douane ou d'importation, et nous mettrons moins de CO2 dans l'air.
Toutes mes cartes et impressions artistiques sont bien emballées et envoyées dans un tube robuste si non encadrées, ou entourées de mousse si encadrées.
J'essaie d'envoyer toutes les commandes dans les 1 ou 2 jours suivant la réception de votre commande, bien que certains produits (comme les masques, les mugs et les sacs fourre-tout) puissent prendre plus de temps à réaliser.
Si vous choisissez Livraison Express lors du paiement, nous donnerons la priorité à votre commande et l'enverrons par un service de messagerie de 1 jour (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
La livraison le lendemain est également disponible dans certains pays (États-Unis, Royaume-Uni, Singapour, Émirats Arabes Unis), mais veuillez essayer de commander tôt dans la journée afin que nous puissions l'envoyer à temps.
Lisez mon guide complet sur la livraison et la production locale
Mon cadre standard est un cadre en bois dur noir de style galerie. Il est simple et a un aspect assez moderne. Mon cadre standard mesure environ 20 mm (0,8 po) de large.
J'utilise de l'acrylique super clair (perspex/acrylite) pour le verre du cadre. C'est plus léger et plus sûr que le verre - et cela a meilleur aspect, car la réflexivité est plus faible.
Six couleurs de cadre standard sont disponibles gratuitement (noir, marron foncé, gris foncé, chêne, blanc et or antique). Des encadrements et montages/matelassages personnalisés sont disponibles si vous recherchez autre chose.
La plupart des cartes, œuvres d'art et illustrations sont également disponibles sous forme de toile encadrée. Nous utilisons une toile en coton mate (non brillante), que nous tendons sur un cadre en bois de boîte provenant de sources durables, puis nous 'flottions' la pièce à l'intérieur d'un cadre en bois. Le résultat final est assez beau, et il n'y a pas de vitrage qui gêne.
Tous les cadres sont fournis "prêts à accrocher", avec soit une corde, soit des supports à l'arrière. Les très grands cadres auront des plaques de suspension lourdes et/ou une latte de montage. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez nous contacter.
Voir quelques exemples de mes cartes encadrées et de cartes en toile encadrées.
Alternativement, je peux également fournir de vieilles cartes et œuvres d'art sur toile, sur panneau en mousse, en coton et d'autres matériaux.
Si vous souhaitez encadrer votre carte ou œuvre d'art vous-même, veuillez lire d'abord mon guide des tailles.
Certaines de mes anciennes cartes sont maintenant disponibles en tant que toiles encadrées. Veuillez me contacter si vous souhaitez commander une taille qui n'est pas disponible dans ma boutique.
Les anciennes cartes en toile sont une alternative intéressante aux cartes encadrées de manière conventionnelle. Selon vos goûts personnels et la décoration de votre pièce, les cartes en toile peuvent "se démarquer" un peu plus qu'une carte encadrée.
Mes cartes sont des reproductions de cartes originales de très haute qualité.
Je recherche des cartes originales et rares auprès de bibliothèques, de maisons de ventes aux enchères et de collections privées du monde entier, je les restaure dans mon atelier de Londres, puis j'utilise des encres et des imprimantes giclées spécialisées pour créer de magnifiques cartes encore plus belles que l'originale.
Mes cartes sont imprimées sur du papier d’archives mat (non brillant) sans acide qui semble de très haute qualité et ressemble presque à une carte. En termes techniques, le grammage/épaisseur du papier est de 10 mil/200 g/m². C'est parfait pour l'encadrement.
J’imprime avec des encres pigmentaires Epson ultrachrome giclée UV résistantes à la décoloration – certaines des meilleures encres que vous puissiez trouver.
je peux aussi faire cartes sur toile, chiffon en coton et autres matériaux exotiques.
En savoir plus sur Unique Maps Co..
Personnalisation de la carte
Si vous recherchez le cadeau parfait pour un anniversaire ou une pendaison de crémaillère, je peux personnaliser votre carte pour la rendre vraiment unique. Par exemple, je peux ajouter un court message, mettre en évidence un lieu important ou ajouter les armoiries de votre famille.
Les options sont presque infinies. S'il vous plaît voir mon page de personnalisation de la carte pour quelques merveilleux exemples de ce qui est possible.
Pour commander une carte personnalisée, sélectionnez « personnaliser votre carte » avant de l'ajouter à votre panier.
Entrer en contact si vous recherchez des personnalisations et des personnalisations plus complexes.
Vieillissement de la carte
Au fil des ans, des clients m'ont demandé des centaines de fois s'ils pouvaient acheter une carte qui semble uniforme. plus vieux.
Eh bien, vous pouvez désormais le faire en sélectionnant Aged avant d'ajouter une carte à votre panier.
Toutes les photos de produits que vous voyez sur cette page montrent la carte dans sa forme originale. Voilà à quoi ressemble la carte aujourd'hui.
Si vous sélectionnez Vieilli, je vieillirai votre carte à la main, en utilisant un processus spécial et unique développé au cours d'années d'étude de cartes anciennes, de discussions avec des chercheurs pour comprendre la chimie du vieillissement du papier, et bien sûr... beaucoup de pratique !
Si vous n'êtes pas sûr, respectez la couleur originale de la carte. Si vous voulez quelque chose d'un peu plus sombre et plus vieux à la recherche, optez pour Aged.
Si vous n'êtes pas satisfait de votre commande pour une raison quelconque, contactez-moi pour un remboursement sans conditions.
Je suis très confiant que vous aimerez votre carte restaurée ou votre impression artistique. Je fais cela depuis 1984. Je suis un vendeur Etsy 5 étoiles. J'ai vendu des dizaines de milliers de cartes et d'impressions artistiques et j'ai plus de 4 000 avis réels 5 étoiles.
J'utilise un processus unique pour restaurer des cartes et des œuvres d'art qui est extrêmement chronophage et exigeant en main-d'œuvre. Trouver les cartes et illustrations originales peut prendre des mois. J'utilise une technologie à la pointe et extrêmement coûteuse pour les numériser et les restaurer. En conséquence, je garantis que mes cartes et impressions artistiques sont d'une qualité supérieure - c'est pourquoi je peux offrir un remboursement sans conditions.
Presque toutes mes cartes et impressions artistiques ont l'air incroyables en grandes tailles (200 cm, 6,5 pieds+) et je peux également les encadrer et vous les livrer via un transporteur spécial surdimensionné. Contactez-moi pour discuter de vos besoins spécifiques.
Or try searching for something!