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  • USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Pacific Northwest 1 (1986) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the Pacific Northwest, drawn as a cartographic study of the coastline, state lines, and river country that define the region's edge of the continent.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is built on linework rather than pictures. Coastline, borders, and place names carry the composition, so the eye moves from the jagged Pacific shore inland across the mountains and plateaus. Nothing is decorative for its own sake: each line exists to show where one place ends and the next begins. The printed lettering stays small and precise, which gives the piece the calm, measured feel of a mapmaker's sheet rather than a poster.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of the Pacific Northwest is a map of a boundary, the point where the continent meets open ocean and where forests, rain, and high country take over from the rest of the country. Dated 1986, the design belongs to the era when printed road and regional maps were still the standard way people pictured their home state and its neighbours. It asks the viewer to think about place as something drawn and remembered, not just visited.

Holding the Map in Your Hands

A mug is a map you read by turning it. As you rotate the cup, the coastline rolls from one side of the curve to the next, so the region is never seen all at once and always seen in pieces. It is the kind of gift for someone who has a favourite trail, a road trip they still talk about, or a home they keep coming back to, and who will spend a slow morning tracing the borders with their thumb while the coffee cools.

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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.