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  • USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Wild and Scenic Rivers 2 (1977) - Black Mug Design

This is a map of the United States, printed as a single cartographic image that puts the nation's rivers at the centre of the view.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the surface edge to edge, with the continental outline as its dominant shape. Rivers run across the landscape as the principal linework, and the eye follows them from source to mouth rather than settling on any single town or border. Lettering is restrained, serving to label the map and its title, so the geography does the talking. Read on a dark ground, the lines hold their place with a quiet, technical clarity.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 created a national system to protect free-flowing rivers from dams and development. This 1977 map charts that protected network, so each marked river stands for a stretch of water a federal programme chose to keep wild. The design records a national decision about conservation, made at a moment when Americans were rethinking how their rivers should be used. It is a government document turned into an image of ambition: preserve the country's running water for future generations.

On the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the map is never seen all at once. Rotating the cup moves a river from one side to the other, the way a traveller follows a waterway one bend at a time. The C-shaped handle sits on the map's edge, leaving the printed surface free to carry the rivers around the curve of the body. For a coffee or tea drinker, the map becomes a companion for slow mornings, a reminder of the open country the rivers still run through.

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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.