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A Picture Map of Indiana 1932 - Premium Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

A Picture Map of Indiana 1932 - Premium Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Price: $115.00
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Price: $115.00
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Key Features:

  • Premium Quality: Crafted from durable 3mm (.14in) composite wood board for lasting enjoyment.
  • Vibrant Imagery: High-resolution UV printing directly on the wood—no paper laminate—for stunning detail and vibrant colors.
  • Eco-Conscious: Made with environmentally friendly materials.
  • Heirloom Keepsake: Your puzzle arrives beautifully packaged in a handcrafted wooden box, perfect for gifting or storing your masterpiece.

Craftsmanship and Care:

Experience the satisfying click of perfectly interlocking pieces. Our state-of-the-art laser cutting ensures precise fit and a smooth, seamless puzzle-solving experience. The perfect upgrade from cardboard without breaking the bank.

  • Natural Laser Residue: A small amount of harmless black residue from the laser cutting process may be present. Simply wipe it away with a damp cloth.
  • Hand-Finished Details: Each puzzle board, each wooden box are all carefully hand-stained, painted, and glued.

Satisfaction Guaranteed:

We are confident in the quality of our puzzles. If you are not completely satisfied, we offer a full refund or exchange.

PLEASE NOTE:
Each puzzle is crafted to make the most of your chosen size. Artwork may be subtly adjusted to meet our material and production standards while honoring the original work. Planning to frame yours? Email info@whatawoodwork.com for final measurements.

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A Picture Map of Indiana 1932 — Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

In 1932, Lee H. Wood drew the state's self-image. Native American settlements sit alongside Depression-era landmarks. Wildlife fills the spaces between towns. A decorative border frames the whole thing like a painting in a gallery, because that's exactly what Wood wanted it to be: a portrait of a place, not just a record of it.

📖 The Story Behind This Piece

Piece together a vibrant slice of Midwest history. Created by Lee H. Wood in 1932, "A Picture Map of Indiana" offers a colorful snapshot of the Hoosier State during the early 20th century. Originally published by Franklin M. Watts and lithographed by Oval and Koster in Indianapolis, this 79 by 51-centimeter antique pictorial map has been transformed into a premium wooden jigsaw puzzle that doubles as a stunning work of retro wall art once completed.
As you assemble the puzzle, you will discover how Wood beautifully balanced cartographic detail with artistic flair. The map charts major roads, historic trails, and rivers alongside local wildlife and Native American settlements. Beyond the geography, it serves as an interactive visual guide to Indiana history, highlighting famous landmarks, key historical events, and regional points of interest across the state.
The entire composition is enclosed in a decorative, picture-frame border filled with small illustrations of notable Indiana buildings and historical figures. An inset indexed map of Indianapolis, the State Seal, and the State Banner round out the detailed design. Perfect for families, history buffs, and vintage cartography enthusiasts, this high-quality wooden puzzle makes a meaningful gift and a beautiful addition to any vintage Indiana decor collection.

🎁 Who Gets One of These

A few specific people reliably end up with this one.

✔️ The Indiana native who left
✔️ The vintage map collector — already owns framed pictorial maps and wants one they can actually take apart and put back together without risking the original.
✔️ The history teacher or librarian
✔️ The gift-giver for a retiring Hoosier — needs something specific enough to feel considered, regional enough to land, and substantial enough to stay on a shelf.

Retirement gifts and milestone birthdays are the natural fit here, especially for anyone with a professional or personal connection to Indiana's history. The regional specificity does the work a generic gift can't.

🧩 Puzzle Specifications

✔️ Precision laser-cut wooden pieces
✔️ 3mm MDF core — rigid, warp-resistant, built to last
✔️ UV printing directly on wood — no paper laminate, no peeling
✔️ Traditional grid-cut design
✔️ Sizes: 15"x23", 23"x31"
✔️ Piece counts: 300–1000
✔️ Handcrafted wooden keepsake box included
✔️ Made to order — ships in 3–4 weeks

💎 Why This Puzzle Lasts

Comparable wooden puzzles from better-known brands run $300 to $500. WAWW sits at $115 to $170. The gap isn't quality. Direct manufacturing and no wholesale markup account for almost all of it.

Each puzzle is cut from 3mm MDF, which is dense enough that pieces click with a solidity cardboard stock can't produce and won't warp if the puzzle sits out over several days. The wood holds its shape the way cardboard never does after repeated handling. UV printing bonds the image directly to the wood surface, so there's no paper laminate to bubble, crack, or peel over years of use. The 1932 lithographic palette on this map, with its warm ochres and period greens, stays exactly as printed.

The traditional grid cut ensures each piece has a clear orientation and a perfect fit— Since each puzzle is made-to-order, there’s no warehouse inventory or pre-cut pieces sitting around in a bin. Your puzzle is cut fresh after you place your order.

The 300-piece, 15"x23" starts at $115. The 1000-piece, 23"x31" runs $170.

🖼️ After You Finish It

Most people frame it. The UV-printed surface holds color without degrading under light, so there's no need for UV-protective glass. A standard frame at the right size works fine. The 23"x31" version, fully assembled and framed, reads as a piece of wall art before it reads as a puzzle. Wood intended this map to hang. The format was always that deliberate.

⚠️ Important Notes

Puzzles may have light laser residue on the surface — a damp cloth handles it. There's a natural wood scent when the box first opens; it fades within a few days. Made-to-order production means your puzzle ships in 3–4 weeks. If anything arrives damaged, we replace or refund. No questions.