Loup and Platte
Two rivers join just south and east of town. Their wide, braided channels create one of the most distinctive textures on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Columbus Map Poster & Print
41.4297° N / 97.3684° W
A prairie grid set where the Loup River meets the Platte, crossed by rail lines and highways
- 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
Columbus 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 Columbus, 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
Columbus at home
The map
About this Columbus map poster
Columbus sits in east-central Nebraska, close to where the Loup River flows into the Platte. From above it reads as a classic Plains town. Numbered streets and avenues form a steady grid, railroad tracks cut across it, and the braided channels of the rivers run along its southern edge. Settlers from Columbus, Ohio founded the town in 1856 and named it after their home.
On the map the grid gives way at the edges. To the south, sandbars and channels in the river create an irregular, woven texture. To the north there are newer subdivisions with curving streets and a few lakes. Pawnee Park sits between the town and the Loup as a green break in the pattern.
A Columbus map poster captures that meeting of order and river. The straight lines of the town contrast with the loose water shapes beside it. Columbus is also the birthplace of Andrew Jackson Higgins, whose landing craft were used in the Second World War, a detail that local history remembers with some pride.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 41.4297° N / 97.3684° W
- Elevation
- 441 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Columbus, Nebraska
Rail corridor
The Union Pacific main line crosses Columbus on a long diagonal, slicing through the regular street grid and linking the town to the wider plains.
Pawnee Park
A large riverside park fills the ground between the southern streets and the Loup River, adding an open space to the grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Columbus
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 Columbus
A map that means something
Columbus is the kind of place people carry with them after they move away: the grid they learned to drive on, the river road, the park by the water. A framed map keeps that geography close and reads well in any room.
Add your own title, a subtitle such as a year or a family name, and the coordinates line. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit the room.
Order the Columbus 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.
Columbus map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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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