Lake-dotted plateau
Across the flat northern lowland, hundreds of shallow lakes and ponds break the surface into a fine pattern of pale shapes. It is the most intricate part of the whole island.
Minimalist map poster · Norway
Bear Island Map Poster & Print
74.4262° N / 19.0092° E
A lone triangle of rock in the Barents Sea, freckled with small lakes and ringed by steep cliffs.
- 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
Bear Island 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 Bear Island, 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
Bear Island at home
The island
About this Bear Island map poster
Bear Island sits by itself in the open Barents Sea, roughly halfway between Spitsbergen and the northern tip of mainland Norway. It is the southernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago. From above it looks like a blunt triangle, with a coast that is broken into cliffs, sea stacks and narrow coves, and with no neighbouring land to frame it on any side.
The northern and western part of the island is a low plateau covered with hundreds of small lakes. On a map they look like scattered drops of ink. The land rises towards the south and east into higher, steeper ground that ends in sheer bird cliffs. There are almost no roads or buildings, so a Bear Island map poster is mostly coastline, contour and water.
The Dutch navigator Willem Barentsz named the island in 1596, after his crew met a polar bear there. Today it is a protected nature reserve. A small meteorological station on the north coast is its only permanent human presence, and the island is an important source of weather data for this part of the Arctic Ocean.
- Area
- 178 km²
- Coordinates
- 74.4262° N / 19.0092° E
- Region
- Bear Island, Island · Norway
Southern cliffs
The south coast rises into steep walls and detached sea stacks. On the map they give the triangle a hard, jagged edge, set against the smoother outline of the north.
Open sea margin
There is no other land in view, so the island floats in the middle of the frame. Its isolation becomes part of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bear Island
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 Bear Island
A map that means something
This poster suits people who are drawn to the far north: polar researchers, sailors, birdwatchers and anyone who has followed the Barents Sea routes. It is a quiet, almost abstract print of rock and water. Very few people will ever see the island in person.
You can add your own title, a subtitle such as an expedition year, and the coordinates line. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint and Noir are especially good at bringing out the cold, open sea around the island.
Order the Bear Island 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.
Bear Island map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bear Island 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 Bear Island 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 Bear Island 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 Bear Island 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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