This map of Oudtshoorn, located in the Western Cape, is a modern and detailed map that focuses on this Little Karoo town and its iconic landmarks. These include the Grobbelaars River through the centre of the town and the Olifants River to the south, the Oudtshoorn airport to the west and the military base in the north west corner. The townships of Bridgeton and Bongolethu are to the east of the town. All of the buildings, road and rail infrastructures are shown.

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.

Oudtshoorn, the self-proclaimed "ostrich capital of the world," owes its fame and fortune to the ostrich feather booms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The town was founded in 1847 and grew exponentially as demand for ostrich feathers in Europe led to a period of immense wealth. This prosperity is reflected in the town's many "feather palaces," extravagant sandstone homes built by wealthy ostrich farmers. The town's historical context is also shaped by its location in the Little Karoo, with a history of early farming and the nearby Cango Caves, which have been a natural landmark for centuries.