Former lakebed
The city sits on the dried bed of Lake Chalco. The flat ground allowed long, straight street grids to be laid out.
Minimalist map poster · Mexico
Chalco Map Poster & Print
19.2617° N / 98.8978° W
A city on the dry bed of a former lake in the Valley of Mexico, with volcanoes rising to the east
- 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
Chalco 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 Chalco, 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
Chalco at home
The map
About this Chalco map poster
Chalco lies in the southeast of the Valley of Mexico, in the State of México, on land that was once the bed of Lake Chalco. The lake was one of the five connected lakes in the valley before the Spanish conquest, and it was gradually drained over several centuries. The flat terrain it left behind is the base for the city's streets today.
On a map, Chalco's older centre forms a small cluster within a much wider urban area that has grown rapidly in recent decades, merging with neighbouring municipalities. The land is almost completely flat, so the new streets follow long, straight grids. East of the city, the ground rises toward the volcanoes Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl.
A Chalco map poster shows the flat grid of the former lakebed, the older town at its heart, and the main highways connecting it to Mexico City. The regular pattern tells the story of a lake turned into land and then into city. It is a thoughtful choice for anyone whose family history is tied to this part of the valley.
- Population
- 169,000
- Coordinates
- 19.2617° N / 98.8978° W
- Elevation
- 2245 m
- Time zone
- Mexico City
- Region
- Chalco, Mexico
Historic centre
The older town forms a small, compact core within the much larger urban area that has grown up around it.
Road to the volcanoes
Highways lead east, where the land rises toward Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl. The terrain on that side of the map becomes less regular.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chalco
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 Chalco
A map that means something
Chalco is home to a large community with deep ties to the Valley of Mexico. Its map shows how the city grew from a small town on the lakeshore into a large urban area on the former lakebed.
You can add a title, a subtitle with a family name or date, and the coordinates. Choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the straight lines of the former lakebed grid.
Order the Chalco 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.
Chalco map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chalco 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 Chalco 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 Chalco 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 Chalco 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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