Overview

Barrydale straddles the Huis River at the northern end of the Tradouw Pass, where the fertile valley meets the semi-arid Little Karoo. The town’s layout follows the historic route between Swellendam and Ladismith — today part of the scenic Route 62 — with farms and orchards spreading outward from the compact main street and irrigation channels.

Map Design and Paper

The map is an original creation by our design studio at Africa Map Art. Data for this map has been compiled from various up-to-date sources including from the OpenStreetMap contributors. The map is available in four styles and on the following two paper options and canvas: a high quality 210gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish, which achieves excellent colour and resolution and is perfect for framing;  a 260gsm photo paper with a smooth satin finish;  and a 350gsm strengthened canvas. All of the options are shipped in a cardboard roll for protection. The canvas is unstretched and unframed.

We welcome personalisation and customisation requests, such as highlighting of specific buildings or features, adjusting the colour scheme, or the addition of text and images.  Please contact us for a quote.

History

Barrydale developed in the late 19th century around a church and trading post serving surrounding farms. The town gradually expanded along the road corridor and consists of two distinct halves, each laid out in a grid format and separated by a vacant strip of land through which the Huis River winds. The agricultural plots along the river reflect the origins of the town as a rural service centre for the Tradouw Valley farming community.