Branching road network
Instead of blocks, the map shows roads that fork and curve across the land, with minor tracks feeding into a few through routes.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Calcutta Map Poster & Print
24.9832° S / 31.2349° E
A loose weave of sandy roads and scattered homesteads spreading across the Lowveld west of the Kruger boundary
- 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
Calcutta 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 Calcutta, 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
Calcutta at home
The map
About this Calcutta map poster
Calcutta is a settlement in Mpumalanga's Lowveld, in the Bushbuckridge area between the escarpment and the Kruger National Park. From above it looks nothing like a gridded town. Roads branch and wander across open ground, and plots are spaced widely enough that the land between them shows through. The pattern follows use and terrain more than any planner's ruler.
The name often surprises people who know only the Indian city, and the contrast shows on paper. There is no dense core here and no river running through a centre, just a low-density network that thins out towards the bush on every side. A handful of main roads carry most of the traffic. Smaller tracks feed into them like veins in a leaf.
A Calcutta map poster turns that open pattern into something quiet and graphic. Printed in fine black lines, the scattered roads read almost like a drawing, with generous white space where the veld takes over. For anyone who grew up here or has family in the Bushbuckridge communities, it is a way to keep the actual shape of home on the wall rather than a generic view of the region.
- Population
- 36,000
- Coordinates
- 24.9832° S / 31.2349° E
- Elevation
- 435 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Calcutta, South Africa
Open Lowveld ground
Wide gaps between built areas show up as white space on the poster, a reminder of the savanna that surrounds the settlement on all sides.
Kruger to the east
The settlement lies in the belt of communities west of the Kruger National Park, and the road pattern loosens as it heads towards the bush.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Calcutta
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 Calcutta
A map that means something
People hang this map because it shows a place that rarely appears on printed maps at all. The loose road pattern is personal to anyone who has walked it, and in fine lines it makes a calm, unusual piece for a wall.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a family name or a date that matters. Choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, and download the HD files for $9 or order a printed poster.
Order the Calcutta 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.
Calcutta map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Calcutta 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 Calcutta 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 Calcutta 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 Calcutta 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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