1973 Ashby Map of the Olifants River Wine Region, South Africa

This is a 1973 Janice Ashby map of the Olifants River wine region of South Africa, published in the year it was designated an official wine region. Situated in the western part of South Africa, near the Atlantic Ocean, the Olifants River region is part of the Western Cape. Bunches of grapes represent vinicultural areas and wine co-operatives. Many of these wineries are known for producing excellent Sauvignon Blanc wines. Today this area has an arid climate, necessitating irrigation, but it once supported huge herds of elephants, hence the name Olifants River - River of Elephants. The Clanwilliam Dam, illustrated at bottom left, built near the town of Clanwilliam, provides most of the region's water.

Publication History and Census

This map was created and published by the Janice Ashby Design Studio in 1973. It was part of a series of twelve maps published that year to celebrate the newly created wine regions. This map is not cataloged in OCLC and rarely appears on the private market.