Pequabuck River valley
The river runs through the centre of town, and the older streets follow its course, an echo of the water-powered mills that shaped Bristol's growth.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Bristol Map Poster & Print
41.6718° N / 72.9493° W
A New England river town of old mill streets and wooded ridges, threaded by the Pequabuck River.
- 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
Bristol 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 Bristol, 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
Bristol at home
The map
About this Bristol map poster
Bristol sits in the hills of central Connecticut, west of Hartford, along the valley of the Pequabuck River. Its map combines a compact older centre, where streets bend with the river and the rail line, with residential neighbourhoods spreading up the surrounding slopes and around ponds and reservoirs. The terrain keeps the layout irregular, very different from a planned grid.
For much of the nineteenth century Bristol was a centre of American clockmaking, a history kept alive by the American Clock and Watch Museum. Today it is best known as the headquarters of ESPN, whose campus sits on the edge of town, and for Lake Compounce, one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the country.
A Bristol map poster traces the logic of a New England industrial town: water first, then mills, then streets, then houses on the hills. In a single colour, the river valley and the curves of the roads read clearly, giving a strong sense of place without any need for labels beyond the title.
- Population
- 60,000
- Coordinates
- 41.6718° N / 72.9493° W
- Elevation
- 93 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Bristol, Connecticut
Lake Compounce
The lake and its long-established amusement park sit on the southern side of town, a distinctive patch of water among the wooded hills.
Hillside neighbourhoods
Away from the valley, residential streets climb and curve over the ridges, forming a relaxed, irregular pattern typical of Connecticut hill towns.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bristol
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 Bristol
A map that means something
Bristol is a town of long family ties and long careers, from clock factories to broadcasting. Its map makes a thoughtful gift for a graduation, a retirement or a move away, and it sits comfortably in older and newer homes alike.
Edit the title, subtitle and coordinates to mark a year or a street name, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The files come in six sizes, from 30×40 cm to 24×36″, and matte printed posters can be framed in wood.
Order the Bristol 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.
Bristol map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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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