The Bulolo River
The river runs along the valley floor through the town, a winding line that sets the direction of the main road and much of the settled area.
Minimalist map poster · Papua New Guinea
Bulolo Map Poster & Print
7.2036° S / 146.6401° E
A former gold-mining town in a mountain valley of Papua New Guinea, laid out along a river and surrounded by forested slopes
- 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
Bulolo 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 Bulolo, 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
Bulolo at home
The map
About this Bulolo map poster
Bulolo is a town in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, set in a valley in the mountainous interior inland from Lae. The Bulolo River runs through the valley floor, and the town follows its course, with forested ridges rising on both sides and roads running up and down the valley.
The town grew from a gold rush in the 1920s and 1930s. With no road to the coast, mining companies flew entire dredges into the valley piece by piece in large transport aircraft, one of the most ambitious airlift operations of its time.
In later decades, forestry became central to the town's economy, and plantations of pine now cover many of the surrounding hills. A Bulolo map poster shows a settlement shaped by its valley: a river line, a small grid of streets, an airstrip and steep, wooded country pressing in from every side.
- Population
- 16,000
- Coordinates
- 7.2036° S / 146.6401° E
- Elevation
- 677 m
- Time zone
- Port Moresby
- Region
- Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
Gold-dredging history
In the 1930s, gold dredges were flown into the valley in pieces by aircraft, an operation that shaped the town and gave it its place in aviation history.
Forested hills
Steep slopes with pine plantations and native forest surround the town, so the edges of the map show ridges and a sparse network of mountain tracks.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bulolo
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 Bulolo
A map that means something
Bulolo means something to people who worked in its mines or forests, grew up in the valley or have followed its unusual history. A map of the town is a clear and quiet way to hold on to that connection.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps adding the years you lived there. Choose from five styles, including Blueprint and Sand, and get HD files for $9 or order a printed poster from a print partner in one of more than thirty countries.
Order the Bulolo 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.
Bulolo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bulolo 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 Bulolo 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 Bulolo 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 Bulolo 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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