Village centres
Acton Center, South Acton and West Acton form separate small nodes on the map. The roads between them tell the story of how the town grew from its farming villages.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Acton Map Poster & Print
42.4851° N / 71.4328° W
A wooded New England town of scattered village centres, winding brooks and old country roads west of Boston.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods
Acton in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Acton, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Acton at home
The map
About this Acton map poster
Acton, Massachusetts, lies in Middlesex County about twenty-five miles northwest of Boston. It does not have one single downtown. The map shows several village centres instead, including Acton Center, South Acton and West Acton, linked by curving roads that follow old farm routes. Between them is a mix of woodland, conservation land and residential streets.
The town is proud of its role in the events of 19 April 1775. The Acton Minutemen, led by Captain Isaac Davis, marched to the North Bridge in Concord, and the Isaac Davis monument now stands on the town common. On the map, Nashoba Brook and Fort Pond Brook wind between the neighbourhoods, and the Fitchburg commuter line crosses the south of town.
An Acton map poster shows a place that grew slowly and with the land. There are no hard grids here, only looping roads, cul-de-sacs, ponds and brooks. The result is an organic, detailed composition that feels unmistakably New England.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 42.4851° N / 71.4328° W
- Elevation
- 81 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Acton, Massachusetts
Brooks and ponds
Nashoba Brook, Fort Pond Brook and several ponds wind through the town. They add soft, irregular lines that contrast with the roads.
Commuter rail line
The Fitchburg Line runs through South Acton, where a station links the town to Boston. It is one of the few straight lines on an otherwise curving map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Acton
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Acton
A map that means something
Acton is a place where families put down roots, with its schools, conservation trails and historic common. A map of the town marks a first house, a childhood or a new chapter, and it suits a home office or entryway.
You can edit the title, subtitle and coordinates line to include a street name or moving-in date. Pick one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download the HD files or order a printed poster.
Order the Acton posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Acton map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Acton poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Acton poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Acton poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Acton poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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