Pecos River curves
The Pecos winds through town in wide bends. Its meanders break up the rectangular street grid and form the most organic shape on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Carlsbad Map Poster & Print
32.4207° N / 104.2288° W
A desert town strung along the curves of the Pecos River, with a grid of streets on the flat land around it
- 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
Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, 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
Carlsbad at home
The map
About this Carlsbad map poster
Carlsbad lies in southeastern New Mexico, where the Pecos River winds through the Chihuahuan Desert. From above, the river is the defining line. It loops through town, is dammed to form Lake Carlsbad, and is edged with parks and green banks. The street grid spreads out from it across the flat land, then gives way to open desert, ranches and oil and potash country.
The town is best known as the gateway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which lies to the southwest in the Guadalupe Mountains. Carlsbad has long depended on mining. Potash deposits were developed in the twentieth century, and the area sits at the edge of the Permian Basin oil fields. Those industries show up on the map as roads and sites spreading out into the desert.
A Carlsbad map poster sets a regular American street grid against the irregular curves of the Pecos. In black and white, the river and its lake become the focus, surrounded by tidy blocks and long straight highways. There is a lot of open space around the town, and it gives the design a calm, spacious feel.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 32.4207° N / 104.2288° W
- Elevation
- 945 m
- Time zone
- Denver
- Region
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
Lake Carlsbad
A dammed stretch of the river widens into a lake lined with parks and a beach. On the map it appears as a smooth band of water near the centre.
Desert grid
Streets follow a largely regular grid across flat land, then give way to highways and open desert that stretch toward the caverns and oil fields.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad
A map that means something
Carlsbad makes sense for people who grew up in southeastern New Mexico, work in the local energy and mining industries, or remember a trip to the caverns. The river-and-grid layout also works as a simple graphic piece.
You can change the title, add a subtitle such as a family name or year, and set the coordinates line. Choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The digital files include 18×24″ and 24×36″ sizes.
Order the Carlsbad 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.
Carlsbad map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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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