Cul-de-sac clusters
Hundreds of short dead-end streets branch off the loops, forming small rounded shapes that fill the map with a distinctive, repeating suburban pattern.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Dale City Map Poster & Print
38.6371° N / 77.3111° W
A 1960s planned suburb in Northern Virginia, drawn as curving streets, cul-de-sacs and neighbourhoods named in sequence
- 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
Dale City 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 Dale City, 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
Dale City at home
The map
About this Dale City map poster
Dale City is a large planned community in Prince William County, Virginia, about 25 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. It was developed from the 1960s onward as a series of residential sections, and from above it shows the classic postwar suburban pattern: curving streets, loops and cul-de-sacs branching off a few main roads, with schools, parks and shopping centres placed between them.
One well-known detail is its naming scheme: Dale City's neighbourhoods carry names ending in "dale", and they were laid out roughly in alphabetical order as construction moved on. Interstate 95 runs near its eastern side, and wooded stream valleys wind between the neighbourhoods, breaking the suburban grid into separate pockets.
A Dale City map poster renders that layout in black and white, and the effect is almost botanical. The branching roads look like leaf veins, the cul-de-sacs like small buds, and the green corridors appear as open channels between them. It is a clear picture of how American suburbs were designed in the second half of the twentieth century.
- Population
- 66,000
- Coordinates
- 38.6371° N / 77.3111° W
- Elevation
- 70 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Dale City, Virginia
Neighbourhood sections
The community was built section by section, and each neighbourhood forms its own recognisable cluster of streets connected to the main roads.
Stream valley green belts
Wooded creek corridors run between the neighbourhoods, leaving open, street-free bands that separate the sections and give the composition breathing room.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Dale City
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 Dale City
A map that means something
Many military, federal and commuter families have passed through Dale City, and a map of its streets is a lasting reminder of a first home, a childhood neighbourhood or a posting near Washington. Its pattern makes an engaging, decorative piece too.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, for example adding your neighbourhood's name or the year you moved in, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. It comes as HD files for $9 or as a printed poster.
Order the Dale City 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.
Dale City map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Dale City 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 Dale City 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 Dale City 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 Dale City 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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