Courthouse square
The Coles County courthouse sits on a central square, and the surrounding blocks show as a tidy frame that anchors the whole grid.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Charleston Map Poster & Print
39.4962° N / 88.1762° W
A courthouse square at the centre of a Midwestern grid, with a university campus and Lake Charleston to the south
- 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
Charleston 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 Charleston, 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
Charleston at home
The map
About this Charleston map poster
Charleston is the seat of Coles County in east-central Illinois, and its street pattern follows the classic Midwestern model. At the centre is a courthouse square, and from it the grid runs out in every direction across level prairie farmland. Streets meet at right angles, blocks are regular, and the town's edges fade into long, straight section-line roads.
The south side of town is shaped by Eastern Illinois University, whose campus shows up as a looser arrangement of buildings, lawns and paths set inside the grid. In 1858 Charleston hosted the fourth of the Lincoln–Douglas debates, which gives the town a place in national history. Lake Charleston and the Embarras River lie to the south-east, adding the only curved lines on the map.
A Charleston map poster sets out all of this clearly: the square at the centre, the even grid, the campus and the water beyond. It is an orderly, balanced image, and it makes a natural keepsake for former students, faculty and families across Coles County.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 39.4962° N / 88.1762° W
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Charleston, Illinois
Eastern Illinois University
The university campus forms a distinct area of lawns, walkways and scattered buildings, breaking up the regular street grid on the south side.
Lake and river
Lake Charleston and the winding Embarras River to the south-east add soft, organic shapes to an otherwise rectilinear prairie map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Charleston
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 Charleston
A map that means something
Charleston is a natural choice for Eastern Illinois University graduates, whether as a graduation gift, a dorm reminder or a quiet nod to years spent on campus. It is just as meaningful to families with long roots in Coles County.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a graduation year or a house address. Then choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Charleston 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.
Charleston map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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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