State Street border
The Virginia–Tennessee line runs along the centre of State Street, so the main downtown avenue belongs to both states and anchors the entire composition.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Bristol Map Poster & Print
36.5965° N / 82.1885° W
One half of a twin city, divided from Bristol, Tennessee by a state line drawn down the middle of State Street.
- 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, Virginia is an independent city in the far southwest of the state, and on a map it cannot be read without its neighbour. The line between Virginia and Tennessee runs straight down the middle of State Street, so the downtown grid continues seamlessly across the border into Bristol, Tennessee. Around this shared core, neighbourhoods spread over rolling Appalachian valleys.
The city is known as the Birthplace of Country Music, thanks to the 1927 recording sessions held in Bristol that introduced performers such as the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers. The illuminated sign spanning State Street, declaring the city a good place to live, is a familiar local symbol, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum tells the story of those recordings.
A Bristol map poster shows a downtown built around a border, then opens out to curving residential streets, highways and the ridges that frame the valley. Interstate 81 cuts across the landscape nearby, adding a strong diagonal. In black and white the state line itself is invisible, which is part of the story: two cities that read as one continuous place.
- Population
- 17,000
- Coordinates
- 36.5965° N / 82.1885° W
- Elevation
- 512 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Bristol, Virginia
Shared downtown grid
Blocks on both sides of the border follow one continuous pattern, and a slightly wider frame shows how the two Bristols merge into a single urban area.
Appalachian valleys
Beyond downtown, streets curve over rolling hills and ridges, and Interstate 81 crosses the area on a long diagonal that gives the map extra structure.
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 draws people with a real attachment to its music history, its twin-city quirk and its place in the mountains of southwest Virginia. A map of it works for long-time residents, music fans and anyone who met, married or grew up on either side of State Street.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download six sizes including 18×24″ and 24×36″ for $9, or order a matte printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
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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