Arcata Plaza
The square at the heart of the downtown grid is the natural centre of the map, with evenly spaced streets running out from it in every direction.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Arcata Map Poster & Print
40.8665° N / 124.0828° W
A college town on the northern shore of Humboldt Bay, with a street grid around a central plaza, marshland and redwood forest.
- 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
Arcata 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 Arcata, 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
Arcata at home
The map
About this Arcata map poster
Arcata lies at the northern end of Humboldt Bay on California's North Coast. Its historic core is a regular grid of streets around Arcata Plaza, a square block that still anchors the town. From above the grid is easy to read. Highway 101 runs along its eastern side, and neighbourhoods spread north and south across the flat land near the bay.
Two unusual features frame the town. To the south, the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary turns a wastewater treatment system into a network of ponds and trails beside the bay. To the east, the Arcata Community Forest climbs into second-growth redwoods. On a map, water and forest press in from both sides of the tidy street pattern.
On the hillside above downtown is the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt, whose buildings and paths form their own looser pattern. An Arcata map poster brings it all together: plaza, grid, campus, marsh ponds and the curving shoreline. Clean lines show how the town fits between the bay and the trees.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 40.8665° N / 124.0828° W
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Arcata, California
Marsh and sanctuary
South of town, the ponds, dikes and channels of the Arcata Marsh make a distinctive pattern of shapes along the edge of Humboldt Bay.
Campus on the hill
Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the slope east of downtown. Its winding paths and scattered building footprints stand out against the straight streets below.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Arcata
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 Arcata
A map that means something
Many people spend a few years studying in Arcata and remember it much longer. A map of the plaza, the campus and the bay makes a thoughtful gift for graduates, former residents and anyone who has walked the marsh trails at dusk.
Add your own title, a graduation year or a short subtitle, and edit the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download the 300 DPI files for $9 or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Arcata 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.
Arcata map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Arcata 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 Arcata 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 Arcata 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 Arcata 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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