Titled simply Mallorca, this 1963 topographical portrayal of the largest Balearic island maps the meeting of mountain and sea with exacting, mid‑century poise. Hypsometric tints grade the relief—from sun‑washed lowlands to the cool, shadowed escarpments—while close-set contour lines render the island tactile, especially along the Alfabia Mountains that crown the west. Around the littoral, the Balearic Sea is articulated by crisp coastlines, capes and bays studded with depth figures, guiding the eye from the wide embrace of Palma Bay to the scalloped coves of the north. Across the interior, symbols pace out villages, parish towns, and rural hermitages; major and secondary roads braid them into a coherent network. The sheet fixes Mallorca at a moment of change, preserving the island’s pre-resort physiognomy with official precision and an artist’s reverence for form.

Authored by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional, Spain’s preeminent public survey, the map exemplifies the agency’s postwar synthesis of geodetic rigor and elegant draughtsmanship. The IGN’s systematic triangulation and growing use of aerial photogrammetry underwrote the exact placement of every ridge, torrent, and hamlet, while a restrained palette and disciplined linework keep legibility paramount. Standardized symbology distinguishes municipal seats from minor villages, classifies roads and tracks, and differentiates perennial waterways from seasonal courses. A calibrated contour interval and shaded relief cooperate to model landforms without clutter, and a neat geodetic grid anchors the island within the national reference frame. In the early 1960s, such sheets were not mere guides but instruments of modernization—tools for engineers, planners, and travelers—here pressed into service to render Mallorca with authoritative calm.

Physical geography is the narrative’s protagonist. The west is dominated by the Serra de Tramuntana, with the Alfabia Mountains forming a distinctive massif above deep torrent valleys, their limestone spines cut by barrancs that run swift in winter and vanish in summer. Eastward the relief relaxes into the cultivated Es Pla, its gentle undulations and alluvial fans fanning toward Llevant’s rolling hills. The north terminates in a double amphitheater of water—Badia de Pollença and Badia d’Alcúdia—while the needle of Formentor and other serrated headlands test the sea. Marsh symbols trace low-lying wetlands near Alcúdia, and forest tints stipple higher slopes. Along the perimeter, depth soundings, coastal contours, and named capes translate the meeting of island and Balearic Sea into a lucid, navigable edge.

Human settlement is mapped as a living lattice. Palma, the capital, radiates roads across the island, their hierarchies plainly graded as they climb toward the passes and fold back to the plains. Inca sits inland as a pivotal market hub on the way north, while Manacor anchors the east with links to Felanitx and the surrounding Llevant countryside. Marratxí bridges Palma’s metropolitan reach; Sineu marks the island’s heart at a historic crossroads. Along the northern bays, Alcúdia and Pollença face sheltered waters and fortified histories. Primary routes and lesser caminos are traced with care, revealing how movement threads through orchards and terraces, over saddles in the Alfabia chain, and out toward fishing ports. The cartography also situates Mallorca within its archipelago, with coastal orientation points acknowledging the sea road toward Mahón.

Read as a mid‑century document, the map offers a clear view of Mallorca on the cusp of change. The political fabric—municipal boundaries and traditionally recognized comarcal regions—sits atop a physical template still dominated by agriculture: the patterned fields of Es Pla, vine and almond districts near the interior towns, and pastoral uplands in the Tramuntana. Place-names are rendered in the official forms of the period, preserving the toponymic conventions of 1963. Natural features—streams classed as torrents, marshes, forested slopes, and dune-backed strands—are given equal billing with human works, inviting a dialogue between permanence and seasonality that defines island life. In its synthesis of science and aesthetic restraint, the sheet becomes more than reference: it is a precise portrait of Mallorca’s geography and the cultural memory that geography sustains.

Cities and towns on this map

• Palma (Capital, significant population)
• Inca
• Manacor
• Marratxí
• Mahón (note: also part of Menorca, close to Mallorca)
• Felanitx
• Sineu
• Alcúdia
• Pollença

Notable Features & Landmarks

• Alfabia Mountains on the west coast of Mallorca
• Major roads and pathways connecting towns
• Coastal features of the Balearic Sea
• Depth markers along coastal areas
• Markers for major towns and cities
• Natural parks or wilderness areas (where applicable)

Historical and design context

• Date Created: 1963
• Mapmaker/Publisher: Instituto Geográfico Nacional
• Design Style: colorful, intricate topographical design using shades and contour lines to differentiate relief
• Topics and Themes: political divisions (counties, towns, villages) and physical geography (mountains, rivers)
• Historical Significance: reflects early-1960s mapping techniques; insight into mid-20th-century Mallorca
• Cultural Relevance: shows the layout of human settlements and geographical features with cultural and historical significance

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 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x16in (40x40cm) 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.

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.

Read my full delivery and local production guide

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.

Alcune delle mie vecchie mappe sono ora disponibili come tele incorniciate. Per favore contattami se desideri ordinare una dimensione che non è disponibile nel mio negozio.

Le vecchie mappe su tela sono un'alternativa interessante alle mappe incorniciate in modo convenzionale. A seconda del tuo gusto personale e dell'arredamento della stanza, le mappe su tela possono "risaltare" un po' di più rispetto a una mappa incorniciata.

Scopri di più sulle mie mappe su tela incorniciate.

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.

Learn more about The Unique Maps Co.

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.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

Se non sei soddisfatto del tuo ordine per qualsiasi motivo, contattami per un rimborso senza problemi. Si prega di consultare la nostra politica di reso e rimborso per ulteriori informazioni.

Sono molto sicuro che ti piacerà la tua mappa restaurata o la stampa d'arte. Lo faccio dal 1984. Sono un venditore Etsy a 5 stelle. Ho venduto decine di migliaia di mappe e stampe d'arte e ho oltre 5.000 recensioni reali a 5 stelle.

Utilizzo un processo unico per restaurare mappe e opere d'arte che richiede molto tempo e lavoro. Trovare le mappe e le illustrazioni originali può richiedere mesi. Utilizzo tecnologia all'avanguardia e incredibilmente costosa per scannerizzare e restaurarle. Di conseguenza, garantisco che le mie mappe e stampe d'arte siano superiori alle altre - ecco perché posso offrire un rimborso senza problemi.

Quasi tutte le mie mappe e stampe d'arte sembrano fantastiche a grandi dimensioni (200 cm, 6,5 piedi+) e posso anche incorniciarle e consegnarle a te, tramite un corriere speciale per oggetti di grandi dimensioni. Contattami per discutere delle tue esigenze specifiche.