Gariep Dam | Aloe Green & Blue

This map of the Gariep Dam, located on Free State’s southern border with the Eastern Cape, is a modern and detailed map that focuses on this large dam and its surrounding landmarks. These include the Orange River which feeds the dam, the towns of Venterstad and Bethulie and the N1 freeway in the north west corner of the map. All of the road and rail infrastructure are shown.

This map is an original creation by our design studio at Africa Map Art and is based on data from various up-to-date sources.  Our default paper choice is the high quality 210gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish, which achieves excellent colour and resolution which is perfect for framing.  A 260gsm satin photo paper is also available for those who prefer a different texture and finish.  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.

The Gariep Dam, formerly known as the Hendrik Verwoerd Dam, is the largest dam in South Africa with a volume of 5,34 million cubic metres, a monumental feat of engineering on the Orange River. Its history is tied to the ambitious Orange River Project, which was conceived in the 1960s to address the country's water needs. The dam's construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1971, with its name later changed to Gariep, a Khoekhoe word for "river," after the end of apartheid. It is a combined arch-gravity dam, a hybrid design chosen for the wide gorge, and serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, domestic water supply, and generating hydroelectric power.