Highway 1
The coastal road follows every contour of the slope, so its twisting line forms the spine of the map from north to south.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Big Sur Map Poster & Print
36.2651° N / 121.7697° W
A thin coastal highway pinned between steep mountains and the Pacific, crossing canyon after canyon on narrow bridges
- 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
Big Sur 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 Big Sur, 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
Big Sur at home
The coast
About this Big Sur map poster
Big Sur is the stretch of central California coast south of Carmel where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific. There is almost no coastal plain. On a map this produces one of the most striking lines anywhere: State Route 1 hugs the slope for mile after mile, and a few side roads climb into canyons that cut down toward the ocean.
The highway through Big Sur was completed in 1937 after years of construction, and the concrete arch of the Bixby Creek Bridge, opened in 1932, remains one of its most photographed sights. The road is still exposed to landslides, and sections have closed many times over the years. Point Sur, with its lighthouse on a volcanic rock, is one of the few breaks in the cliffs.
A Big Sur map poster is mostly open space: ocean on one side, forested ridges on the other, and between them a single road with its bends and bridges. Small settlements, such as the cluster in the Big Sur River valley, appear as brief thickenings along the line, which makes the whole composition feel spare and quiet.
- Coordinates
- 36.2651° N / 121.7697° W
- Region
- Big Sur, Coast · United States
Canyon crossings
Creeks cut down to the sea at intervals, and the road crosses them on bridges such as Bixby Creek, each crossing marking a small notch in the coastline.
Point Sur
A large rock joined to the mainland by a sandbar, drawn as a rounded knob off an otherwise smooth shoreline, with its lighthouse on the summit.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Big Sur
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 Big Sur
A map that means something
This is a map for people who have driven the coast in an open car, camped among the redwoods or proposed at a turnout above the sea. A custom title and subtitle can record the date, and the coordinates line can mark the exact viewpoint.
The spare geography looks strong in Noir and Blueprint, and quieter in Paper, Sand or Classic black & white. The digital files include six print sizes, from 30×40 cm to 24×36 inches, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Order the Big Sur 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.
Big Sur map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Big Sur 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 Big Sur 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 Big Sur 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 Big Sur 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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