Old Town grid
The original eighteenth-century plan of straight streets and small blocks runs from the Potomac inland, the densest and most regular part of the poster.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Alexandria Map Poster & Print
38.8048° N / 77.0469° W
An eighteenth-century street grid running down to the Potomac, with the Masonic memorial on its hill to the west.
- 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
Alexandria 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 Alexandria, 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
Alexandria at home
The map
About this Alexandria map poster
Alexandria was laid out in 1749 on the western bank of the Potomac River, and its original plan still defines Old Town. Straight streets run in a regular grid from the waterfront inland, with King Street as the main axis. On a map the historic core reads as a neat rectangle of small blocks, pressed against the river and denser than anything around it.
George Washington knew the town well, and his connection is marked by Christ Church, where he had a pew, and by the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, whose tower stands on Shooter's Hill at the western end of King Street. The Torpedo Factory Art Center, a former munitions plant, now houses artist studios on the waterfront.
Beyond Old Town the city extends west and north into later neighbourhoods, with the Capital Beltway crossing the Potomac to the south on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and Washington, D.C. just across the water. An Alexandria map poster shows how one colonial grid has held its shape inside a much larger metropolitan area.
- Population
- 159,000
- Coordinates
- 38.8048° N / 77.0469° W
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Alexandria, Virginia
King Street axis
The main street runs from the waterfront to the Masonic memorial on Shooter's Hill, a single straight line that organises the whole composition from east to west.
Potomac waterfront
The broad river forms the eastern edge of the city, with piers and parks along Old Town and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge crossing further south.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alexandria
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 Alexandria
A map that means something
Alexandria draws people who work in Washington but want to live in a place with its own history and scale. A map of Old Town and its neighbourhoods suits a rowhouse hallway, a home office or a farewell gift for a colleague leaving the capital region.
Personalise the title, add a subtitle like your street or a wedding date, and set the coordinates to the exact spot. Five styles are available, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, as $9 HD files in six sizes or as a printed poster.
Order the Alexandria 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.
Alexandria map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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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