Original grid
The older part of town is laid out on a simple grid of straight streets. It is compact and orderly and sits at the heart of the later growth.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Altoona Map Poster & Print
41.6442° N / 93.4647° W
A growing suburb east of Des Moines, where a small-town grid meets interstate interchanges, new subdivisions and open prairie farmland.
- 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
Altoona 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 Altoona, 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
Altoona at home
The map
About this Altoona map poster
Altoona is on the eastern edge of the Des Moines metro area in central Iowa, along Interstate 80. On a map it has a small original core of straight, gridded streets. Around it lie newer neighbourhoods with curving roads and cul-de-sacs, and the whole is set against the square-mile pattern of the surrounding farmland, which still reaches close to town.
The town is best known across the region for two attractions. Adventureland, a large amusement park, and Prairie Meadows, a horse-racing track and casino, both sit near the interstate and draw visitors from across Iowa. On the map their large sites and parking areas are clearly visible beside the highway.
An Altoona map poster shows a Midwestern town caught mid-growth. The old grid, the new subdivisions and the open fields all appear in one frame, and the broad interstate cuts across them. In black and white those layers become a readable record of how a small town becomes part of a growing metro area over a few decades.
- Population
- 17,000
- Coordinates
- 41.6442° N / 93.4647° W
- Elevation
- 291 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Altoona, Iowa
Interstate corridor
Interstate 80 passes along the town with broad interchanges. The large sites of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows lie beside it, clearly marked on the map.
Farmland edges
Beyond the newest subdivisions, the Iowa section-line roads and fields take over. Their rectangular pattern is a strong frame for the town on a wider view.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Altoona
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 Altoona
A map that means something
Families who moved to Altoona for new homes near Des Moines often want to mark that step, and a map of the town makes a clean, understated way to do it. It also suits anyone with childhood memories of summers at Adventureland.
Add your family name, street or move-in date to the title and subtitle, and edit the coordinates. Choose among five styles, and order a matte printed poster with an optional wooden frame or download the HD files for $9.
Order the Altoona 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.
Altoona map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Altoona 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 Altoona 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 Altoona 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 Altoona 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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