Lake America: Our Retro Great Lakes Design, Explained

Lake America is one of the first designs we made, and it is still one of the easiest to explain: a retro outline of the Great Lakes with bold blue lettering, drawn in the style of an old classroom map. It is meant to be fun, a little tongue in cheek, and a good conversation starter at the lake, the barbecue, or the ballgame.

What you get

The design comes in three styles, all printed to order on black blanks in unisex sizing:

Which one should you choose?

If you live near the Great Lakes or spend summers there, the tee is the easy pick. For cooler weather, the sweatshirt and hoodie both carry the same design. All three run unisex, so if you want a relaxed or oversized look, size up.

Part of a series

Lake America started a small series of retro map designs. If you like it, see the full guide to the retro map series or browse all retro map apparel.

Every piece is made to order, so please allow a few days for production before it ships. Model photos on this site are AI-generated.

Common questions

What is the design printed on? The tee, sweatshirt, and hoodie are printed on black blanks. Fabric blends differ by style, so check the details on each product page before you order.

Is it official merchandise? No. Lake America is an original design from The Patriot Couple Shop and a playful take on a familiar map.

Does the tee come in other colors? The designs in this series are currently printed on black or black heather blanks.