Vaal River
The river bends past the southern edge of town and marks the provincial boundary. It is the one flowing line on the map, set against the straight streets.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Christiana Map Poster & Print
27.9140° S / 25.1611° E
A small North West town on the Vaal River, its street grid laid out on the flat highveld above the water.
- 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
Christiana 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 Christiana, 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
Christiana at home
The map
About this Christiana map poster
Christiana lies on the northern bank of the Vaal River, which here forms the boundary between North West and the Free State. The town follows a regular grid typical of nineteenth-century South African towns, with long straight streets across flat grassland. The river curves along its southern side, and later residential areas spread out beyond the older centre.
The town was founded in 1870 and named after a daughter of President M. W. Pretorius. It grew during the rush for alluvial diamonds along the Vaal, and small-scale digging continued in the district for decades. Today the N12 passes through, linking it with Kimberley to the southwest and Johannesburg to the northeast, and much of the town's traffic still follows that road.
A Christiana map poster pairs the geometry of a planned town with the loose bends of one of South Africa's major rivers. The grid, the highway and the water each have their own character. Together they make a clear, well-balanced composition that suits small and large print sizes equally well.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 27.9140° S / 25.1611° E
- Elevation
- 1207 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Christiana, South Africa
Planned grid
The old centre follows a strict rectangular grid of long blocks. The layout reads clearly from above and anchors the whole poster.
N12 corridor
The national road runs through town toward Kimberley and Johannesburg. It is a strong line that ties this small place to the rest of the country.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Christiana
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 Christiana
A map that means something
Christiana is the kind of town people drive through on the N12 and remember, or the place they grew up by the river. A map of its grid and the Vaal makes a considered gift for family, or a reminder of fishing weekends under wide highveld skies.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates to mark a farm, a family name or a year. Choose from Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Download the 300 DPI files for $9, or order a printed poster, framed or unframed.
Order the Christiana 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.
Christiana map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Christiana 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 Christiana 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 Christiana 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 Christiana 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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