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  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - California, Northern (1966) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - California, Northern (1966) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of Northern California, printed as a single cartographic view of the state's upper half, dated 1966 in its title.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is built from the territory itself: the Pacific coastline runs down one edge, and the inland ranges, river valleys and county boundaries fill the rest. Place names are set in small, clean type scattered across the surface, so the text reads as part of the terrain rather than a caption. Nothing is decorative. The layout is about density and direction, with the eye tracking north to south along the coast and then drifting inland toward the mountains.

Meaning & Symbolism

A regional map is a record of how people chose to see a place at a given moment. This one, dated 1966, shows Northern California as the state's surveyors and publishers organised it that decade: towns and roads as the points of a working network, geography as the thing that shapes where people settle and travel. For anyone who has driven the Redwood Coast, crossed the Sierra foothills or followed the Sacramento Valley, the sheet is a way of checking the familiar against the past.

Turning a Map in the Hand

A map on a mug never sits still. Lift it, turn it, and the coastline rolls past while inland names slide into view, so you read the state in pieces rather than all at once. The handle breaks the sheet on one side, which means the first look is always partial and the full chart comes together only as the cup travels. It's a gift for the person who likes to know where they are, or who has a claim on the Golden State and wants it on the kitchen counter.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.