The Backs
The River Cam passes behind a row of colleges, bordered by lawns and gardens. On the poster it is a clear green corridor between the old centre and the western part of the city.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Cambridge Map Poster & Print
52.2000° N / 0.1167° E
A compact university city on the River Cam, where college courts, open commons and the green Backs fit together.
- 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
Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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
Cambridge at home
The map
About this Cambridge map poster
Cambridge lies on the River Cam in the flat country of East Anglia, north of London. From above, the historic centre is small and dense, a cluster of college buildings arranged around enclosed courts. On their western side the river runs past the Backs, a strip of lawns and gardens behind several colleges. Around the centre, a ring of open commons and meadows keeps green space close to the old streets.
The University of Cambridge dates from 1209, and its colleges still own and shape much of the centre. King's College Chapel stands beside the river, and the wooden Mathematical Bridge links two parts of Queens' College. Punts move slowly along the Cam between the colleges, and Parker's Piece, a large square common, is often linked to early written rules of football.
A Cambridge map poster shows how much of the city is courtyard, lawn and water. The streets are short and irregular, fitted between college walls, while the Cam and its commons draw long, soft shapes across the frame. The newer suburbs and the railway to the south-east complete a picture that is both academic and domestic.
- Population
- 146,000
- Coordinates
- 52.2000° N / 0.1167° E
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
College courts
The colleges are built around enclosed courts. From above they appear as a pattern of open squares set into the dense fabric, which gives the centre its distinctive cellular look.
Commons and meadows
Parker's Piece, Midsummer Common, Jesus Green and the meadows along the river form a ring of open land. It keeps green space close to the historic core.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Cambridge
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 Cambridge
A map that means something
Many people pass through Cambridge for a few important years as students, researchers or young families, and a map is a natural way to remember that time. It suits a study, a college room or a graduation gift, with the college name or years of study as the subtitle.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line are fully customisable, and there are five styles to choose from: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters come on matte paper, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Cambridge 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.
Cambridge map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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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