This 1957 map of Daylesford and the surrounding Parish of Wombat presents a detailed record of streets, allotments, public reserves, and key landmarks in mid-twentieth-century country Victoria. The town centre, winding streets, and surrounding rural blocks are precisely delineated, preserving a moment before modern expansion altered the landscape.
The map is extensively annotated with small handwritten or printed markings throughout. While the exact meaning of these notations is unknown, they add a layer of historical character, reflecting the meticulous recording and surveying practices of the period. Its clear typography and spatial organisation make it both a practical reference and a visually engaging historical document.
Fun Fact: In the 1950s, Daylesford was not only a regional centre but also the hub of Victoria’s spa tourism. This map shows streets and allotments from a period when many properties were developed around the town’s famous mineral springs, which had drawn visitors for over a century and shaped the town’s unique layout and civic reserves.
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- Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
- Made to order in Australia
- Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
- Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
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Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
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Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
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Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.
