Elizabeth River branches
The Southern Branch and its tributaries wind through the northern part of the city, lined with docks, bridges and neighbourhoods. Together they form the most intricate water pattern on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Chesapeake Map Poster & Print
36.8190° N / 76.2749° W
Branches of the Elizabeth River, historic canals and the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp spread across wide, low ground.
- 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
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, 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
Chesapeake at home
The map
About this Chesapeake map poster
Chesapeake covers a large stretch of southeastern Virginia, from the edge of Norfolk down to the North Carolina line. From above it looks less like one city than a patchwork. Dense neighbourhoods line the branches of the Elizabeth River in the north, commercial districts gather around Greenbrier, and long stretches of farmland, forest and wetland fill the south.
The city was created in 1963 when the former Norfolk County merged with the city of South Norfolk. Two historic canals cross its territory, and both now carry the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The Dismal Swamp Canal is one of the oldest operating artificial waterways in the United States, and the other is the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. The city's southwestern corner reaches into the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
A Chesapeake map poster captures that mix of water and space. The river branches and canals draw long, confident lines, suburban streets form curving clusters between them, and the southern farmland leaves broad open areas. In black and white the result is surprisingly graphic. It reads well from across a room, and a closer look picks out the waterways in detail.
- Population
- 235,000
- Coordinates
- 36.8190° N / 76.2749° W
- Elevation
- 3 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Chesapeake, Virginia
Historic canals
The Dismal Swamp Canal and the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal cut straight across the low ground. Both carry the Intracoastal Waterway south towards the sounds of North Carolina.
Swamp and farmland
South of the suburbs the street network thins into long rural roads, fields and the forested edge of the Great Dismal Swamp, leaving calm open space in the lower part of the frame.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chesapeake
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 Chesapeake
A map that means something
Chesapeake is part of Hampton Roads, home to a large naval and military community, so many families live here for a few years before moving on. A map of the neighbourhood where you lived, or of the house you bought, is a lasting way to remember that time.
Set the title to a street, a neighbourhood or a family name, add a date in the subtitle and adjust the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters come on matte paper with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Chesapeake 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.
Chesapeake map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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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