The Square
The two main streets cross at a central square that dates from the town's original plan. It is the fixed point from which the whole eighteenth-century grid of blocks spreads outward.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Carlisle Map Poster & Print
40.2015° N / 77.1889° W
An eighteenth-century grid centred on its Square, set in the long Cumberland Valley between wooded ridges
- 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
Carlisle 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 Carlisle, 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
Carlisle at home
The map
About this Carlisle map poster
Carlisle sits in the Cumberland Valley of south-central Pennsylvania. It was laid out in the 1750s on a plan of straight streets that meet at a central square. That square is still where the town's two main streets cross, and on a map you can pick it out at once. The grid extends in orderly blocks, and then gives way to farmland across the wide limestone valley floor.
Carlisle is home to Dickinson College, founded in 1773, whose campus sits on the west side of downtown. North of town is Carlisle Barracks, one of the oldest military posts in the United States and home of the U.S. Army War College. Letort Spring Run, a well-known limestone trout stream, flows along the eastern edge of the town.
A Carlisle map poster captures a colonial town plan that has survived with few changes. At its centre is the Square. Around it are the college grounds and the Barracks, and the major highways run past on the outskirts. It is an especially clear example of early American town planning. It suits alumni, military families and people who grew up in the valley.
- Population
- 19,000
- Coordinates
- 40.2015° N / 77.1889° W
- Elevation
- 146 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Dickinson College
The campus lies just west of downtown, and on the map it opens into lawns and quads. Its looser layout contrasts with the tight residential blocks around it.
Letort Spring Run
This spring-fed limestone creek winds along the east side of town. Its soft curving line is a counterpoint to the strict geometry of Carlisle's colonial streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Carlisle
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 Carlisle
A map that means something
Carlisle is a place many people pass through for a few years: students at Dickinson, officers at the War College, families on assignment. A map of the grid is a lasting reminder of that time.
Add a class year, a posting date or a dedication to the title, subtitle and coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download print-ready files for $9, or order a printed poster, framed or unframed.
Order the Carlisle 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.
Carlisle map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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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