Aruwimi confluence
The Aruwimi enters the Congo beside the town, and the joining of two large rivers creates the strongest shape on the map, a fork of water around the settlement.
Minimalist map poster · DR Congo
Basoko Map Poster & Print
1.2391° N / 23.6160° E
A river town where the Aruwimi joins the Congo, surrounded by forest, islands and wide channels
- 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
Basoko 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 Basoko, 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
Basoko at home
The map
About this Basoko map poster
Basoko stands on the bank of the Congo River in Tshopo province, at the point where the Aruwimi River flows in from the east. On a map the rivers dominate: broad channels, sandbanks and wooded islands around a compact settlement of streets set back from the water. Beyond, the land is equatorial forest crossed by very few roads.
The confluence made the town a natural stopping point for river traffic, and it served as a station during the colonial period, when steamers carried goods and people along the Congo between Kinshasa and Kisangani. River transport still matters more here than roads, which is visible in how the whole town faces the water.
A Basoko map poster is mostly about water and scale. The town itself is small, and the rivers around it are immense by comparison, so the print becomes a study of meeting currents, islands and shoreline, with the street pattern as a small precise detail on the bank of the great river.
- Population
- 76,000
- Coordinates
- 1.2391° N / 23.6160° E
- Elevation
- 375 m
- Time zone
- Lubumbashi
- Region
- Basoko, DR Congo
Islands and channels
The Congo here is broken into several channels by long forested islands and sandbanks, drawn as pale shapes separated by threads of water.
Riverfront town
The streets form a small, compact pattern along the bank, oriented to the water that has long been the town's main connection to the rest of the country.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Basoko
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 Basoko
A map that means something
This is a map for people with roots in Tshopo, travellers who have made the river journey, or anyone drawn to places defined by great rivers. The composition is bold and simple, closer to a landscape drawing than a street plan.
You can write your own title and subtitle and adjust the coordinates line, then choose from Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Order the $9 HD files for home printing or a printed poster shipped from a partner near you.
Order the Basoko 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.
Basoko map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Basoko 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 Basoko 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 Basoko 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 Basoko 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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