Gifts for Map Lovers: World Map Posters Matched to Their Passion

The best gift for someone who loves maps is not another atlas. It is a map that shows them something they did not know they could see. Every Mapographics poster is drawn from one real dataset - flight paths, rivers, night lights - with no borders or place names to distract from the pattern. Here is how to match a map to the person you are buying for.

For frequent flyers and aviation fans

The World as Flight Routes draws global air traffic as lines between the world's cities. If they love airports, The World as Airport Density shows where airports cluster in a honeycomb of hexagons, and The World as Distance to Airport divides the planet into the area closest to each one. Browse them together in our aviation map posters.

For sailors and anyone who loves the sea

The World as Shipping Routes traces the busy sea lanes that carry world trade, and The World as Bathymetry shows the depth of the Arctic Ocean in colour. More in our ocean and water map posters.

For hikers, gardeners and nature lovers

The World as Rivers is drawn by rivers alone. The World as Forest shows forest cover from satellite data, The World as Valleys and Hills uses contour lines to show elevation, and The World as the Status of Biodiversity and The World as Endangered Species show what is at stake. See the full nature and environment collection.

For engineers and energy nerds

The World as Power Lines draws the global power grid, and The World as Power Stations places thousands of power stations on the map. Both are in the energy and infrastructure collection.

For train lovers

The World as Railways shows railways, subways and trams across the planet - a quiet gift for anyone who would rather take the train.

For the curious and the city dweller

The World by Night Light shows Earth after dark, The World as Population Density shows where people live, and The World as Roads draws every road. If you want the story behind a map before you buy, read our Map Stories.

Make it a complete gift

Every print comes in two sizes: 70x50 cm (27.6 x 19.7 in), which suits a desk, hallway or gallery wall, and 100x70 cm (39.4 x 27.6 in), which can carry a sofa or bed wall on its own. Prints are made to order and ship unframed and rolled, so consider adding a wooden frame or magnetic hanger - they are sold separately and made for both sizes. Most orders arrive within 5-7 business days, with free shipping to Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and more.

Not sure which to pick? Start with our most popular prints, or read how to choose a world map poster.