Rare Old Map of Pine, Arizona by USGS, 1934: Strawberry, Mogollon Rim & Summit Lake
Restored in our London workshop from the original map and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Full description
The Collector’s Offer
Choose two eligible works and receive 20% off both. Choose three and the lowest-priced one is complimentary, a maximum saving of 33%.
Mix and match eligible standard maps and fine-art prints. No code is required; the offer is applied automatically at checkout.
Standard made-to-order configurations are included. Bespoke sizes, personalised designs and commissioned work are excluded.
Need delivery to different addresses? Contact us before ordering.The Collector’s Offer
Choose two eligible works and receive 20% off both. Choose three and the lowest-priced one is complimentary, a maximum saving of 33%.
Mix and match eligible standard maps and fine-art prints. No code is required; the offer is applied automatically at checkout.
Standard made-to-order configurations are included. Bespoke sizes, personalised designs and commissioned work are excluded.
Need delivery to different addresses? Contact us before ordering.
My maps are rare, museum-grade, restored old maps sourced from libraries, auction houses and private collections across the globe. Full description
Choose your size
Choose your finish
(More info)
Gift message & custom finish
If you want to add a gift message, or a finish (jigsaw, aluminium board, etc.) that is not available here, please request it in the "order note" when you check out.
Every order is custom made, so if you need the size adjusted slightly, or printed on an unusual material, just let us know. We've done thousands of custom orders over the years, so there's (almost) nothing we can't manage.
You can also contact us before you order, if you prefer!
Own a piece of history
8,000+ five-star reviews
The US Geological Survey’s 1934 “Pine Quadrangle” captures a striking portion of central Arizona at a moment when scientific mapping was transforming...
Continue readingThe US Geological Survey’s 1934 “Pine Quadrangle” captures a striking portion of central Arizona at a moment when scientific mapping was transforming remote landscapes into legible national knowledge. Centered on the communities of Pine and Strawberry, the map presents the high country below the Mogollon Rim with the precision and restraint characteristic of USGS topographic work. Its dense contouring reveals a terrain of ridges, draws, valleys, and forested uplands, where settlement appears modest against the scale of the land. Roads, trails, streams, and elevation points are carefully differentiated, allowing the viewer to read both human movement and natural form. More than a geographic document, it is a portrait of Arizona’s mountain country in the early twentieth century, before later recreational development reshaped the region’s identity.
Founded in 1879, the US Geological Survey became one of the most important cartographic institutions in American history, tasked with measuring, classifying, and mapping the nation’s terrain. By the 1930s, its quadrangle maps had become essential tools for engineers, foresters, conservationists, travelers, and local officials. The “Pine Quadrangle” belongs to this great tradition of practical elegance: a map designed not for ornament, but for exacting interpretation. Its topographic language—contour lines, drainage networks, road classifications, and spot elevations—creates a disciplined visual structure that remains deeply beautiful. In an era of expanding federal interest in land management, forestry, and infrastructure, such maps were indispensable. They translated rugged and often inaccessible country into a standardized format, making the land intelligible without diminishing its complexity.
The landscape shown here is dominated by the dramatic geological setting of the Mogollon Rim, one of Arizona’s defining natural escarpments. This great rim marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, where high pine forests break into steep slopes, canyons, and lower desert-facing country. Pine and Strawberry sit within this elevated world, historically shaped by ranching, timber, seasonal travel, and access to water. The map’s contour lines make the region’s physical drama immediately apparent: elevations tighten along steeper slopes, spread across gentler basins, and curl around hills and drainage courses with almost sculptural delicacy. Summit Lake, streams, and smaller water features punctuate an otherwise rugged terrain, emphasizing how settlement and movement in this part of Arizona were closely tied to landform and water.
Pine and Strawberry, though small, occupy a compelling place in Arizona’s cultural geography. Set amid ponderosa pine forests and highland meadows, they developed as mountain communities distinct from the hotter desert towns to the south. Their appearance on this 1934 quadrangle offers a glimpse of a quieter period, when roads and trails connected scattered residences, ranch lands, and forest routes rather than the recreational corridors familiar today. The map’s road symbology hints at the hierarchy of movement: more substantial routes, lesser tracks, and dotted trails threading through difficult ground. These details are especially evocative because they show the practical realities of travel before modern highways fully transformed access to Arizona’s uplands. The map preserves not only place names, but patterns of everyday movement.
As a topographical composition, the “Pine Quadrangle” is especially rewarding for its intricate depiction of elevation and relief. The sepia-toned aesthetic associated with early USGS sheets lends the map a spare, archival beauty, while the technical information remains remarkably rich. Every contour speaks to the region’s mountainous character, from subtle undulations to sharper breaks in slope. Forested areas, streams, lakes, roadways, and unnamed summits together create a layered record of environment and use. Historically, the map also invites comparison with the present: shifts in land use, conservation priorities, residential growth, and recreation can all be measured against this 1934 snapshot. It is both an elegant cartographic artifact and a valuable historical witness to central Arizona’s high country.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Pine, Arizona
- Strawberry, Arizona
- Mogollon Rim
- Summit Lake
- Various unnamed hills and elevation points
- Forested areas
- Roadways
- Water bodies, including lakes and streams
- Trails
Historical context & cartographic details
- Map name: Pine Quadrangle
- Published by the US Geological Survey
- Created using survey data collected in 1934
- Shows Pine, Strawberry, and surrounding areas in Arizona
- The US Geological Survey has produced detailed maps of the United States since its establishment in 1879
- Uses a traditional topographical style with contour lines to show elevation changes
- Features a sepia-toned design that gives the map a historical appearance
- Displays varied elevations, including hills, valleys, forested terrain, and mountainous areas
- Reflects the geographic understanding of the region in 1934
- Useful for examining changes in land use, development, ecology, and conservation over time
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
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.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
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.
The US Geological Survey’s 1934 “Pine Quadrangle” captures a striking portion of central Arizona at a moment when scientific mapping was transforming remote landscapes into legible national knowledge. Centered on the communities of Pine and Strawberry, the map presents the high country below the Mogollon Rim with the precision and restraint characteristic of USGS topographic work. Its dense contouring reveals a terrain of ridges, draws, valleys, and forested uplands, where settlement appears modest against the scale of the land. Roads, trails, streams, and elevation points are carefully differentiated, allowing the viewer to read both human movement and natural form. More than a geographic document, it is a portrait of Arizona’s mountain country in the early twentieth century, before later recreational development reshaped the region’s identity.
Founded in 1879, the US Geological Survey became one of the most important cartographic institutions in American history, tasked with measuring, classifying, and mapping the nation’s terrain. By the 1930s, its quadrangle maps had become essential tools for engineers, foresters, conservationists, travelers, and local officials. The “Pine Quadrangle” belongs to this great tradition of practical elegance: a map designed not for ornament, but for exacting interpretation. Its topographic language—contour lines, drainage networks, road classifications, and spot elevations—creates a disciplined visual structure that remains deeply beautiful. In an era of expanding federal interest in land management, forestry, and infrastructure, such maps were indispensable. They translated rugged and often inaccessible country into a standardized format, making the land intelligible without diminishing its complexity.
The landscape shown here is dominated by the dramatic geological setting of the Mogollon Rim, one of Arizona’s defining natural escarpments. This great rim marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, where high pine forests break into steep slopes, canyons, and lower desert-facing country. Pine and Strawberry sit within this elevated world, historically shaped by ranching, timber, seasonal travel, and access to water. The map’s contour lines make the region’s physical drama immediately apparent: elevations tighten along steeper slopes, spread across gentler basins, and curl around hills and drainage courses with almost sculptural delicacy. Summit Lake, streams, and smaller water features punctuate an otherwise rugged terrain, emphasizing how settlement and movement in this part of Arizona were closely tied to landform and water.
Pine and Strawberry, though small, occupy a compelling place in Arizona’s cultural geography. Set amid ponderosa pine forests and highland meadows, they developed as mountain communities distinct from the hotter desert towns to the south. Their appearance on this 1934 quadrangle offers a glimpse of a quieter period, when roads and trails connected scattered residences, ranch lands, and forest routes rather than the recreational corridors familiar today. The map’s road symbology hints at the hierarchy of movement: more substantial routes, lesser tracks, and dotted trails threading through difficult ground. These details are especially evocative because they show the practical realities of travel before modern highways fully transformed access to Arizona’s uplands. The map preserves not only place names, but patterns of everyday movement.
As a topographical composition, the “Pine Quadrangle” is especially rewarding for its intricate depiction of elevation and relief. The sepia-toned aesthetic associated with early USGS sheets lends the map a spare, archival beauty, while the technical information remains remarkably rich. Every contour speaks to the region’s mountainous character, from subtle undulations to sharper breaks in slope. Forested areas, streams, lakes, roadways, and unnamed summits together create a layered record of environment and use. Historically, the map also invites comparison with the present: shifts in land use, conservation priorities, residential growth, and recreation can all be measured against this 1934 snapshot. It is both an elegant cartographic artifact and a valuable historical witness to central Arizona’s high country.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Pine, Arizona
- Strawberry, Arizona
- Mogollon Rim
- Summit Lake
- Various unnamed hills and elevation points
- Forested areas
- Roadways
- Water bodies, including lakes and streams
- Trails
Historical context & cartographic details
- Map name: Pine Quadrangle
- Published by the US Geological Survey
- Created using survey data collected in 1934
- Shows Pine, Strawberry, and surrounding areas in Arizona
- The US Geological Survey has produced detailed maps of the United States since its establishment in 1879
- Uses a traditional topographical style with contour lines to show elevation changes
- Features a sepia-toned design that gives the map a historical appearance
- Displays varied elevations, including hills, valleys, forested terrain, and mountainous areas
- Reflects the geographic understanding of the region in 1934
- Useful for examining changes in land use, development, ecology, and conservation over time
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
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.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
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.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
We work with interior designers, hospitality businesses, property professionals, offices and corporate buyers on individual pieces and larger coordinated projects.
This map can be adapted for a particular wall, room or project, and our workshop can help coordinate the dimensions, material and framing before production.
- Exact, oversized and made-to-measure dimensions
- Custom framing, mounting and alternative materials
- Coordinated pieces for several rooms or locations
- Map personalisation, to mark important locations or add extra details
- Map and framing guidance from our workshop
- Local production for projects around the world
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
Or try searching for something!
