Stolp Island
Part of downtown is built on an island in the Fox River. The Paramount Theatre and several older blocks sit inside the river's two channels.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Aurora Map Poster & Print
41.7606° N / 88.3201° W
A Fox River city built around an island downtown, with its grid spreading east and west into the Illinois prairie
- 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
Aurora 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 Aurora, 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
Aurora at home
The map
About this Aurora map poster
Aurora grew up on both banks of the Fox River, and its downtown sits partly on Stolp Island in the middle of the river. From above, the river is the backbone of the city, running north to south, with bridges crossing it at short intervals and grids on either side that do not quite line up.
Beyond the older core the city spreads out a long way, especially to the east, where newer subdivisions with curving streets reach toward Naperville. Interstate 88 runs along the northern side, and railway lines converge on the downtown area.
Aurora calls itself the City of Lights because it was one of the first cities in the United States to light its streets entirely with electricity, in 1881. It is the second-largest city in Illinois. An Aurora map poster shows the river, the island and the long reach of the grid onto the prairie.
- Population
- 201,000
- Coordinates
- 41.7606° N / 88.3201° W
- Elevation
- 207 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Aurora, Illinois
Fox River bridges
Frequent bridges connect the east and west sides, forming short crossings where two slightly mismatched street grids meet at the water.
Eastern subdivisions
Toward the east, the regular older blocks give way to curving residential streets and planned neighbourhoods that stretch out into former farmland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aurora
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 Aurora
A map that means something
Aurora is a place with a clear centre and a strong sense of its river. The map makes a good gift for someone who grew up there or recently bought a house in one of its neighbourhoods.
You can add a personal title, a subtitle such as a year and the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Aurora 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.
Aurora map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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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