Ohio and Erie Canal
The historic canal runs north to south through downtown, its narrow line and towpath trail still visible among modern streets, parks and old factory sites.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Akron Map Poster & Print
41.0814° N / 81.5190° W
An Ohio city built on a canal summit and cut by river valleys, once the rubber capital of the world.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Akron 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 Akron, 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
Akron at home
The map
About this Akron map poster
Akron grew on high ground in north-east Ohio, at the highest point along the Ohio and Erie Canal, and its name comes from the Greek word for summit. The canal route still runs through downtown, and the Little Cuyahoga and Cuyahoga rivers cut valleys across the northern side of the city. On a map these watercourses break an otherwise regular American street grid.
Downtown sits on a compact grid, surrounded by former industrial zones, rail corridors and neighbourhoods of wooden houses. Highways loop around and through the centre, while the Cuyahoga River gorge and the green corridor of Cuyahoga Valley National Park lie just to the north, softening the edge of the map with parks and wooded valleys.
In the twentieth century Akron was home to Goodyear, Firestone, Goodrich and General Tire, and was known as the rubber capital of the world. It also hosts the All-American Soap Box Derby. An Akron map poster captures a city shaped by industry and water, with the canal, the rivers and the grid all readable at a glance.
- Population
- 198,000
- Coordinates
- 41.0814° N / 81.5190° W
- Elevation
- 291 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Akron, Ohio
Cuyahoga gorge
North of the centre, the river cuts a deep wooded gorge, giving the map a winding natural line among the straight streets.
Downtown grid
A compact grid of blocks forms the centre, ringed by highways and rail lines that once served the city's large tyre factories.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Akron
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 Akron
A map that means something
Akron is a natural choice for alumni of the University of Akron, families with roots in the rubber plants and basketball fans who know it as LeBron James's hometown. Its mix of grid, canal and river makes a handsome print.
Personalise the title, add a subtitle with a name or year, and keep or change the coordinates line. Choose from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, as 300 DPI files or a matte printed poster.
Order the Akron 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.
Akron map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron 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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