Planned downtown
The centre was laid out in the late nineteenth century as a regular grid, still the most orderly part of the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Bessemer Map Poster & Print
33.4018° N / 86.9544° W
A railroad-era grid southwest of Birmingham, laid out for iron and steel and crossed by rail lines
- 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
Bessemer 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 Bessemer, 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
Bessemer at home
The map
About this Bessemer map poster
Bessemer lies southwest of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was founded in 1887 as an industrial town and named after Henry Bessemer, the English inventor of the steelmaking process. Its map still shows that origin. The downtown is a regular grid of streets, laid out with purpose, and railroad lines pass through and around it.
As the town grew, residential neighbourhoods spread across the surrounding ridges and valleys, following the rolling terrain of the Birmingham district. Former industrial sites and rail yards leave large, empty or irregular areas on the map. Interstate highways add long curves along the edges. Bessemer also hosts a division of the Jefferson County courthouse, a result of the county's unusual split court system.
The Bessemer map poster captures an industrial American town in clean lines: a planned grid, strong rail corridors and neighbourhoods adapting to the hills. It is a meaningful image for families whose history is tied to Alabama's iron and steel industry, and for anyone who appreciates the structure of a working town.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 33.4018° N / 86.9544° W
- Elevation
- 155 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Bessemer, Alabama
Rail corridors
Railroad lines built for the iron and steel industry run through the town. They are long, clean lines that cut across the street grid.
Ridge neighbourhoods
Beyond the centre, residential streets curve with the rolling hills of the Birmingham district, softening the edges of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bessemer
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 Bessemer
A map that means something
Many families in Bessemer can trace their roots to the mills, mines and railroads that built the town. A map of its streets honours that history and makes a lasting gift for a reunion, a graduation or a new home.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a family name and the year a grandparent arrived. Pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download includes US sizes 18×24″ and 24×36″.
Order the Bessemer 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.
Bessemer map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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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