Colton Crossing
Two major rail lines cross here, long one of the busiest at-grade railroad junctions in the country. The later flyover adds a curved ramp of track that stands out in the line work.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Colton Map Poster & Print
34.0739° N / 117.3136° W
Freeways, a dry riverbed and a famous railroad crossing intersect in this compact Inland Empire city.
- 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
Colton 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 Colton, 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
Colton at home
The map
About this Colton map poster
Colton lies in the San Bernardino Valley, just southwest of San Bernardino, on flat ground that falls gently toward the Santa Ana River. From above it is a mesh of mostly rectilinear residential streets broken up by heavy infrastructure. Interstate 10 runs east to west, Interstate 215 runs north to south, and wide rail corridors spread across the town.
The city grew up around the railroad and takes its name from David Colton, an executive of the Southern Pacific. It is known for the Colton Crossing, where two transcontinental main lines met at grade for more than a century until a flyover opened in 2013. On a map the crossing shows as a clear X of track near the middle of the plan.
A Colton map poster shows a working landscape, not a postcard view. The braided bed of the Santa Ana River curves through the western side, freeway interchanges draw wide loops, and the rail lines cut the grid into separate neighbourhoods, each set at its own slight angle. The result is graphic, busy and unmistakably Southern Californian.
- Population
- 55,000
- Coordinates
- 34.0739° N / 117.3136° W
- Elevation
- 306 m
- Time zone
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Colton, California
Santa Ana River
The river is often a wide sandy wash rather than a channel of water, and on the map it appears as a pale, braided band running diagonally along the city's western side.
Interstate junction
Interstates 10 and 215 meet in and around Colton. Their ramps and overpasses form sweeping curves that contrast sharply with the straight residential blocks around them.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Colton
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 Colton
A map that means something
Colton appeals to rail enthusiasts, Inland Empire families and anyone who has spent years driving these freeways. It is a map of connections, where tracks, roads and river all cross, and that gives it a strong structure on the wall.
Add a personal title, a subtitle such as a neighbourhood or family name, and a meaningful date, and adjust the coordinates line. The five styles are Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Blueprint suits the city's railroad identity especially well.
Order the Colton 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.
Colton map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Colton 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 Colton 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 Colton 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 Colton 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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