Palar riverbed
The wide, braided bed of the Palar runs along the town's northern side, its sandy channels and bridges forming the most striking shape in the composition.
Minimalist map poster · India
Arcot Map Poster & Print
12.9057° N / 79.3190° E
An old Carnatic capital on the south bank of the Palar, with a tight historic core and roads fanning into 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
Arcot 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 Arcot, 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
Arcot at home
The map
About this Arcot map poster
Arcot stands on the southern bank of the Palar River in northern Tamil Nadu, across the water from Ranipet and a short distance from Vellore. The riverbed, wide and sandy for much of the year, forms a strong edge along the north of the map, with the town spreading south from it in a close network of lanes.
In the eighteenth century Arcot was the capital of the Nawabs of the Carnatic, and in 1751 it became famous for the siege in which Robert Clive held the town's fort, a turning point for British power in south India. Mosques, tombs and traces of the old fortifications still punctuate the dense older quarters.
An Arcot map poster balances these two elements, river and town. The Palar gives a broad, sweeping line, while the historic core forms a compact knot of streets from which roads lead toward Vellore, Kanchipuram and Chennai. Outer areas spread across a flat plain of fields and irrigation tanks, adding a looser texture around the edges.
- Population
- 56,000
- Coordinates
- 12.9057° N / 79.3190° E
- Elevation
- 173 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Arcot, India
Nawab-era core
The oldest streets, once the seat of the Carnatic nawabs, are narrow and irregular, reflecting centuries of growth around the fort, mosques and markets.
Roads across the plain
Highways to Vellore, Chennai and Kanchipuram leave the town in straight lines across the flat countryside, linking Arcot to the wider north of Tamil Nadu.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Arcot
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 Arcot
A map that means something
Arcot's name appears in history books far beyond India, and many families trace their roots to its old quarters. A map poster turns that heritage into something personal, a quiet record of streets that have been lived in for centuries.
Add your own title and subtitle, such as a family name or a year, and adjust the coordinates line. Noir gives the Palar a dramatic contrast; Classic black & white, Paper, Blueprint and Sand offer other moods.
Order the Arcot 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.
Arcot map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Arcot 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 Arcot 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 Arcot 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 Arcot 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.
Nearby
Map posters of cities near Arcot
Rānipet map poster 3 kmVellore map poster 20 kmChittoor map poster 42 kmKanchipuram map poster 42 kmAmbur map poster 67 kmTiruvannamalai map poster 80 kmTirupati map poster 82 kmTambaram map poster 88 kmAvadi map poster 89 kmPallāvaram map poster 90 kmAmbattur map poster 94 kmMadhavaram map poster 102 km