• VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1965 British Honduras Map Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
• MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional's choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
• A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1965 Belize Map Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
• READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
• HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Honduras gained independence from Spain in 1821 and experienced a significant period of transformation during the following century and a half before the publication of this map detailing its rail lines to offer insight into the transnational transportation infrastructure that would shape and influence the movement of agricultural goods across the nation to allow for export to international markets. Honduras' economy remained primarily agricultural at the time of this map distribution, and its main export was, and still is, bananas, which rely on the rail lines to reach internal markets before being shipped across the globe to markets across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia,, and Australia.
The map, a product of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), carries the distinctive aesthetic of all CIA-produced maps. These maps, used by military and political leaders for centuries, have played a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evaluating changing borders and geopolitical policies. By 1965, Honduras had undergone significant cultural changes, thanks to advances in public infrastructure and access to more reliable technology, which had transformed the nation's agricultural practices.
The ability to rapidly transport perishable agricultural products to international markets allowed farmers to expand their operations and provide more economic opportunities for workers across the countryside. This enduring piece of Honduran history shows internal infrastructure development and offers a glimpse into the country's substantial rail development throughout the twentieth century.