Central campus
The university's great lawn is an open field in the middle of the map, surrounded by curved paths and buildings, with the Campanile close to its centre.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Ames Map Poster & Print
42.0347° N / 93.6199° W
A tidy Iowa grid split by two creek valleys, with the broad lawns and loops of a large university campus at its centre
- 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
Ames 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 Ames, 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
Ames at home
The map
About this Ames map poster
Ames is a college town laid out on the open prairie of central Iowa. Its streets follow a steady rectangular grid, but two green corridors break it up: Squaw Creek and the South Skunk River, which meet on the southeast side of town. Their wooded valleys and parks draw soft, winding lines through an otherwise orderly street plan.
The city is home to Iowa State University, whose campus occupies a large portion of the map. Its central lawn is one of the best-known college quads in the Midwest, with the Campanile standing near the middle. South of the campus are Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, whose large oval footprints are easy to spot from above.
An Ames map poster makes that relationship clear: the city grid, the green floodplains and the university's curving drives and open lawns set against them. For anyone who studied or worked at Iowa State, it is an immediately recognisable shape, even without a single label.
- Population
- 65,000
- Coordinates
- 42.0347° N / 93.6199° W
- Elevation
- 287 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Ames, Iowa
Creek valleys
Squaw Creek and the South Skunk River cut green, meandering corridors through the city and meet on its southeastern side.
Stadium district
South of campus, the stadium, the coliseum and their parking lots form large, clean shapes that stand out against the surrounding street grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ames
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 Ames
A map that means something
Ames is where many people spent four formative years, met a partner or started a career. A map of the campus and the town around it makes a thoughtful graduation gift or a reminder of those years on an office wall.
You can personalise the title and subtitle with a class year, a degree or a date, and adjust the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Ames 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.
Ames map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ames 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 Ames 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 Ames 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 Ames 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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