The Jordan River
The river named by the town's founders winds along the edge of the grid. Its curves break up the straight blocks and give the composition a natural line.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Bethlehem Map Poster & Print
28.2308° S / 28.3071° E
A Free State town strung along a river valley, its street grid opening onto farmland and a sweep of dammed water.
- 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
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem at home
The map
About this Bethlehem map poster
Bethlehem sits in the eastern Free State, where open grassland starts to rise toward the Maloti foothills. On a map the town is a compact grid of residential blocks set beside a river valley. Around it, the farm roads that serve the district's fields spread outward, so the built-up centre reads as a dense knot inside a much looser web of lines.
The town was founded in the 1860s by Voortrekker settlers, who took the name from the biblical Bethlehem and called the river that runs through it the Jordan. That river gives the plan its most organic line. It bends through the town's edge and feeds the reservoirs that show up as smooth, pale shapes against the tight pattern of streets.
A Bethlehem map poster brings out the difference between the planned centre and the country around it. Straight residential streets give way to long regional roads heading toward the mountains and the neighbouring towns. The result is spare and legible, a portrait of a place that grew up as a service town for the surrounding agricultural highveld.
- Population
- 91,000
- Coordinates
- 28.2308° S / 28.3071° E
- Elevation
- 1630 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Bethlehem, South Africa
Reservoir shapes
Dammed water near town appears as broad, clean-edged forms. On a black-and-white print these open areas give the eye somewhere to rest beside the dense streets.
Roads to the highlands
Regional routes leave the centre in several directions toward the eastern Free State and the mountains, drawing long lines out to the frame's edges.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem
A map that means something
For people who grew up in the eastern Free State or passed through on the way to the mountains, this map is a quiet reminder of a particular landscape. The mix of grid and river works well at any size, from A3 to 24×36 inches.
You can add your own title, a subtitle and a line of coordinates, perhaps a family name or the year you moved away. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit the room.
Order the Bethlehem 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.
Bethlehem map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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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