Feature Points
- HISTORIC PRINTS: You’ll love this high quality print of 2010 Dominican Republic and Haiti Map. 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. Maps are great for education in the classroom. Maps also make for beautiful wall art in the home, study or office. A great gift for travelers or map enthusiasts.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your wall art or classroom. 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. Our maps can be pinned on the wall or framed for a stunning look.map of sonoma county ca
- ACCURATE MAP: These map prints of 2010 Haiti & Dominican Republic Map Art are utilized by academics, business people, and others looking for accurate, detailed maps. See our produc
- 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 historic maps and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Since its establishment in 1800, the Library of Congress has collected and stored cartographic materials and in 2003 established the Congressional Cartography Program to provide congress with on-demand mapmaking services for the specific analysis of geopolitical issues and policy development relating to international aid efforts. The Geography and Maps Division of the Library of Congress house more than five million unique works and is the most extensive collection of maps and other historical documents.
Published in the same year as a significant earthquake impacted the island of Hispaniola, which is home to the two independent nations. While Haiti suffered major damage during the earthquake, the Dominican Republic on the eastern portion of the island remained largely unaffected. The quake hit some fifteen miles south of Haiti’s capital Port au Prince and created severe conditions for Haitians already impacted by two hurricanes in 2008. Europeans first discovered Haiti during Columbus’ first voyage in 1492.
The colony of Santa Domingo was the first permanent European establishment in North America and is today the capital of the Dominican Republic. The region bears a distinct cultural blend of European influence from France, and Spain blended with indigenous traditions. The Dominican Republic declared independence from Spanish rule in 1821 after some three hundred years. The eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola was occupied briefly by the United States in the early portion of the twentieth century. This is an authentic piece of geopolitical and cartographical history with a signature style and distinctive aesthetic.
Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.
