It turned out great. It was an anniversary gift for my husband, he loved it!
What's your Map Story?
Family | History | Travel | Goals
Personalized Vintage Map Art
Your story, told by the places that made it.
Name your places. We match each one to a restored vintage map and compose your art.
Approve your proof before anything prints.
Unlimited revisions.
4.96 ★★★★★ from 6,000+ reviews since 2019
A gift they won't forget
Each look stirs memories
Where she grew up, where you met. Each place is hand-matched with a vintage map full of details that remind you of the past. The diner you used to frequent. The familiar freeway exit.
How would you title it?
Start from a story like yours
Our Incredible Journey
Abby & Mark · 10.15.2000
25 Years and Counting
This mockup is for illustration only. Actual orders are lovingly assembled by the designer with intention behind placement of text, new lines, and choice of maps.
Pick your design
3 to 13 maps
1 to 6 maps
2 to 9 maps
3 to 16 maps
3 to 9 maps
2 to 8 maps
What to expect when you order
1. Order Placed · Art Queue
Our artists get to work finding a vintage map for each of your places and composing your print. It's hours of hands-on work, so expect your proofs by email within about 48 hours.
Need it by a certain date? Just reply to your order email and we'll plan around it.
2. Two Proofs, Your pick
Nothing is printed until you've had a chance to see and approve your artwork.
Two proofs are sent initially with each order - tell us which you prefer and we go from there.
3. Printed, Packed & Shipped
After getting your approval, your order is printed, checked for QA issues, packaged and sent out to be shipped.
Digital orders are sent via email.
Ready to begin?
Sample our map collection
Our collection of 10,000+ restored vintage maps from around the world. Each preview shows just a small crop, about 1/50th of the full map scan.
Start your map
Free proofs and unlimited revisions.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 6072 reviews.
Exceeded my expectations, arrived on time
I loved the whole experience. The contact in the whole process was so helpful. The end product was great. Thanks a million
The customer service was unmatched! I will absolutely purchase from this shop again! My item came exactly as I requested.
Great gift and fantastic customer service.
A great gift to my husband for our wedding anniversary. I asked for some variation examples of the map placements and the seller was very accommodating. Great communication from Peter and Pepper and it did arrive in a timely manner despite the tracking not being updated for almost a week (on USPS end of things though not the sellers fault!)
I’m very happy with the personalized wedding gift for friends. Using vintage maps, they created what I think is a lovely keepsake showing where the bride and groom grew up and where they now share a home together. It’s perfect, thank you!
The seller was very prompt with sending examples of what I could choose for script. The end product was beautiful and exactly as expected. I unfortunately didn’t get a picture before gifting it though.
What a wonderful gift this was, and overall experience.
Loved it!!! Definitely would recommend!
It is is going to be a great gift!
This seller was incredibly patient and kind with my many requests! The end result is absolutely phenomenal and I could not be happier or more excited to give this to my husband for out 10th anniversary. I opted to have a digital print provided and sized to my designed size. I then took the image and had it printed on aluminum since that is the traditional 10 year gift. There are 13 mountains representing the day we met through our last vacation in Costa Rica! I'm giddy and thrilled. It's absolutely stunning and I can't wait to hang out in my house! The seller was extremely kind, thoughtful, and quick! I was so impressed! Definitely a high recommendation from me!
Ordered for my anniversary. Customer service was excellent. Highly recommend this seller for a one of a kind personalized work of art.
The company was easy to work with and I got exactly what I wanted as a gift for my husband.
Peter and Pepper were great to work work, quickly made an adjustment I requested, were in excellent communication throughout, and were great to work with overall! Would definitely recommend!
Great communication and customer service! Our image turned out perfect!
Turned out wonderful and our residents loved them.
It was great working with you and the map is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much!
Beautiful gift idea love it
looks great and received it quickly! thanks for your prompt response on the changes!
This Etsy seller was great!!! Awesome communication. Gift arrived early! A+++
Loved the design and quality.
It was a gift. The couple absolutely loved it.
I absolutely love the design, the personalization, and the verifications that items were right before printing. In my haste, I gave him bad information and got a city wrong. He was so understanding and made me another one right away. I can not say enough how much I appreciate a retailer with integrity.
Wonderful keepsake for our 50th anniversary. We are very happy with our heart memory map. The map definitely met our expectations.
Really appreciate the attention to detail - wonderful service and great product - Great size also for a gift! Not too small not too large. Also the customization involved in the gift is just super thoughtful and will be well received!
The framed milestone map is a very unique gift and was delivered as described.
This custom print made a wonderful anniversary gift for my boyfriend! Peter was responsive and helpful, the proofs came quickly to approve, and the print arrived earlier than expected. All around a great experience!
This is a great item to give as a gift! The shipping was a little hard to follow (was on time, though!), but everything else about this product and seller was great. They even helped me when I realized I made a mistake on my original order. I would definitely order from this seller again.
The item was perfect. The vendor sent a few samples of the personalized picture and I got to pick. It was a great gift.
It is great customized art.
I purchased this map for a 10 year wedding anniversary. It turned out beautifully. We had 5 states to add and the details on the state maps were very clear. The oak frame brought the art together as a wonderful finish. I highly recommend these maps for a special gift. It arrived safely packaged and very timely.
This was exactly what I was looking for, and the design process was simple. The seller accomodated my design changes quickly and the end result was a fantastic product!
Beautiful gift and appreciate the seller working with me to get the maps just right!
If you want expedited this is the best option.
Great communication and service thru the whole process.
Can’t review because I have not received???!post office denies having.
Peter was EXTREMELY helpful. And made sure I was happy with the end result. I highly recommend
Arrives on time, great quality and communication!
Very clear and high quality item!
Meet the guy behind it
The Artist & Designer
A programmer by trade and active artist & musician. Peter started Custom Family Gifts in 2019 with his wife Mei and is the designer of the collection, as well as the map archivist. He's a practitioner of the golden ratio and rule of thirds.
"When I come across a customer location that is also a part of my story, it makes me wonder if we might have crossed paths at some point."
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't like my artwork?
You get to see your artwork as proofs before it's printed. Anytime before approval you can request a refund if you do not want to proceed.
No questions asked.
Can I order additional copies?
Yes, identical or near identical copies are offered at cost. We only charge for printing and shipping for additional copies. Just ask.
What work goes into my artwork?
We do research on all your locations - pulling up many options for each place so we can balance and match the set.
We try our hardest not to repeat similar colors or styles next to each other, and as the map count goes up, that balancing act gets more and more difficult.
Special attention is paid to the text that you provide, we will position and balance or even embellish the artwork to make it really pop.
Can I use a photo instead of a map?
Yes, any of our "map sections" work perfectly well with photos. We offer color correction and light image manipulation such as removing unwanted details at no extra charge.
What if I need additional copies?
For copies, or very similar prints (varying the text by a bit, for example) we charge only the cost of printing.
If you have a digital copy you're also free to reproduce it as many times as you want.
Can I get it by [date]?
Because of our unlimited revision policy, and the variable nature of shipping, it's difficult give exact dates for delivery. Though we are very good at estimating. Tell us your dates and we'll do our best to pull the right strings to make it work.
What if my place is tiny or remote?
Over the years there have only been a handful of locations we've been unable to map. For the vast majority of places, we have multiple map options.
Whether it's remote, small, or obscure, I bet you we can find a map for it.
Can I ship directly to the recipient?
Yes, we can also include a gift note so your loved ones know who sent them this awesome gift.
Do you ship internationally?
Canada, definitely. Rest of the world, please ask. In the current year, it's often times much easier to order digital and arrange for a local print shop to take over.
Can I make changes to my order?
Yes! Add or remove locations. Change locations, add or alter text. We can even switch designs. Just ask.
Can I make copies myself?
Yes! You are free to reproduce your copy of the artwork, as many times as you want. We claim no rights to your specific artwork.
Where do I print my digital files?
Prints can be done at FedEx Office, Office Depot, or any local print shop. Many stores accept emailed files for pickup when ready. Ready-to-hang same day prints can be found at Walmart Photo and many pharmacies.
Call first.
Should I pet the badger I found?
No, please call your local animal control.
Where we are
Our Studio Office
Second Floor next to Dentist
by appointment only - not a storefrontCustom Family Gifts 14622 Ventura Blvd #2199
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Get directions