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  • USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Ohio Valley 2 (1985) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the Ohio Valley, a region of the United States shaped by one of its great rivers, printed as a single fixed view of the land as it was drawn in 1985.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the surface as one continuous field, so no frame or border competes with the geography. Rivers, state lines and place names do the work of composition, and their lines carry the eye across the valley from one edge to the other. The dates and title sit within the design as text, anchoring the image to its edition and its year. Nothing is decorative for its own sake; every mark is cartographic.

Meaning & Symbolism

A valley map is really a story about movement. The Ohio River gathered towns, trade and travellers along its banks for generations, and a map of the valley records where those lives ran. The 1985 date places this edition in a particular moment of American surveying and publishing, when printed maps were still the everyday way people learned where they stood. Read this way, the design is less a picture of a place than a record of how people organised themselves around water and land.

Made for the Hand

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the map never appears all at once. You see a stretch of river, then a state boundary, then the next town as the cup rotates, much like following a route with your finger. The black background makes the printed lines stand out in the way a lamp-lit chart does, and each sip brings the valley back into view. It is a map you read with your hands as much as your eyes.

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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.