Old Ski Resort Map of Davos, 1959: Weissfluhjoch, Jakobshorn, Schatzalp, Klosters, Davos Platz
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Step into the golden era of alpine adventure with this exceptional 1959 map of Davos, meticulously crafted by Buchdruckerel Davos AG for the 1959/1960 winter season. At a time when Davos was solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s premier ski resorts, this map served as both a navigational tool and a testament to the region’s burgeoning tourism industry. It elegantly details the towns of Davos and Parsenn, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Swiss Alps, and provides a fascinating snapshot of mid-20th-century winter sports culture in Switzerland.
What makes this map particularly compelling is its thematic focus on the extensive ski infrastructure that defined Davos in the late 1950s. The map showcases an intricate network of ski runs, lifts, and cable cars, carefully annotated to guide visitors through the mountains and valleys that have long attracted skiers and adventurers. Landmarks such as Weissfluhjoch, Jakobshorn, and Schatzalp are clearly labeled, while the connections between Davos Dorf, Davos Platz, and the outlying ski areas reveal the thoughtful planning that made Davos a winter sports haven.
Beyond its practical utility, the map is a window into the social and economic history of Davos during a period of rapid growth and international acclaim. The verso includes a detailed list of hotels and pension rates, providing insight into the hospitality landscape that catered to an increasingly cosmopolitan clientele. This attention to both recreational and logistical details illustrates how Davos became synonymous with luxury, leisure, and alpine sophistication.
The map’s design reflects the clarity and precision characteristic of Swiss cartography, with a harmonious blend of visual appeal and informative content. Mountains, valleys, and ski routes are rendered with careful attention to topography, allowing users to appreciate both the natural beauty and the engineered convenience of the region. Roads, pathways, and key facilities are clearly marked, making this map not only a navigational aid but also a piece of graphic art that celebrates the intersection of nature and human ingenuity.
Historically, this map stands as a significant artifact from a pivotal era in Davos’ development. It captures the excitement and optimism of postwar Europe, when travel and recreation were becoming accessible to a broader audience. For collectors, historians, or anyone with a passion for alpine history, this map offers a tangible connection to the legacy of Davos—a place where world-class skiing, breathtaking scenery, and Swiss hospitality have intersected for generations.
Places on this map
- Davos (town center)
- Parsenn (ski area and locality)
- Weissfluhjoch (mountain peak and ski area)
- Jakobshorn (mountain and ski area)
- Schatzalp (mountain area and ski slopes)
- Bolgen (ski area)
- Strela (mountain and ski area)
- Gotschnagrat (mountain and ski area)
- Wolfgang (locality near Davos)
- Davos Dorf (district of Davos)
- Davos Platz (district of Davos)
- Pischa (mountain and ski area)
- Rinerhorn (mountain and ski area)
- Klosters (nearby village and ski area)
- Madrisa (mountain and ski area near Klosters)
- Dischma Valley (valley near Davos)
- Flüela Pass (mountain pass near Davos)
- Bünda (area near Davos Dorf)
- Höhenweg (prominent road/pathway)
- Promenade (main street in Davos)
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Clearly labeled ski runs and slopes, categorized by difficulty or type
- Ski lifts and cable car routes prominently marked
- Mountains and peaks clearly labeled, providing geographical context
- Detailed depiction of ski infrastructure, including lift stations and ski areas
- Roads and pathways connecting different ski areas and towns
- Terrain features such as valleys and ridges, visually represented to indicate elevation and slope
- Key facilities and landmarks related to tourism and skiing clearly marked
- Legend or key explaining symbols and markings used on the map
- Visual emphasis on ski-related amenities and services, reflecting the map's purpose as a practical guide for winter sports tourists
Historical and design context
- Created in 1959 by Buchdruckerel Davos AG for the 1959/1960 winter season
- The map is a historically informative thematic map, focusing on skiing and winter sports in Davos, Switzerland
- Provides a fascinating snapshot of mid-20th-century winter sports culture and tourism in Switzerland
- Includes a list of hotels and pension rates on the verso, offering insight into the hospitality landscape of the era
- Designed with clarity and precision, typical of Swiss cartography from the mid-20th century
- Celebrates the intersection of natural alpine beauty and engineered ski infrastructure
- Serves as a tangible artifact from a pivotal era in Davos’ development as a world-class ski resort
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 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
This map is wider than most maps, which would make it a perfect statement piece above a mantelpiece, sofa or desk.
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.
For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and customised products take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes 1 or 2 days.
Please note that very large framed orders usually take longer to make and deliver.
If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.
I print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world. This means your order will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and ensures that it won't be damaged during delivery. You'll never pay customs or import duty, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.
All of my maps and art prints are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.
I try to send out all orders within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks, mugs and tote bags) can take longer to make.
If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
Next Day delivery is also available in some countries (US, UK, Singapore, UAE) but please try to order early in the day so that we can get it sent out on time.
My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.
I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.
Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.
Most maps, art and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte (not shiny) cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced box wood frame, and then 'float' the piece within a wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing to get in the way.
All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.
Alternatively, I can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.
If you want to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read my size guide first.
My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.
I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.
My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.
I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.
I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.
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Map personalisation
If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.
The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.
To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.
Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.
Map ageing
I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.
Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.
All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.
If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!
If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.
If you are not happy with your order for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.
I am very confident you will like your restored map or art print. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and art prints and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.
I use a unique process to restore maps and artwork that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps and illustrations can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore them. As a result, I guarantee my maps and art prints are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.
Almost all of my maps and art prints look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
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