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  • USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-15oz-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Northern Plains 1 (1986) - Black Mug Design

This is a map of the Northern Plains, drawn as a single flat sheet of regional geography with the country's northern interior laid out edge to edge.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the surface without a border or frame, so the eye moves from one region to the next rather than settling on a single focal point. Boundary lines, river courses and place labels carry the composition, and the open grid of the plains dominates, with the denser marks of towns and waterways scattered across it. The design reads as a document first and a decoration second, which gives it a quiet, measured character.

Meaning & Symbolism

Maps of this kind record how a landscape was understood at a particular moment. The 1986 date places this sheet in the decades when printed regional maps were still the standard way to plan a road trip, a farm route or a long drive across open country. For anyone who has crossed the plains, the map stands for distance itself: the sense that the land runs flat and far in every direction, and that the state lines are simply agreements drawn across it.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the map is never seen all at once. Each sip brings a different stretch of the region into view as the cup rotates, and the handle sits on one side, leaving the artwork to wrap continuously around the curve. Set against the black ground, the lines read clearly at the moment the mug is picked up, which makes it a good match for a map lover, a road-trip planner or anyone with roots in the middle of the country.

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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.