NIU campus
Northern Illinois University fills the west side with curving walkways, large lawns and a lagoon, a softer pattern that stands out against the grid.
Minimalist map poster · United States
DeKalb Map Poster & Print
41.9295° N / 88.7504° W
A northern Illinois university town on a prairie grid, with a winding river and a campus to the west
- 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
DeKalb 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 DeKalb, 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
DeKalb at home
The map
About this DeKalb map poster
DeKalb lies in the flat farmland west of Chicago, and its map is laid out on the square grid that shapes so much of the Midwest. The historic downtown runs along Lincoln Highway, one of the first transcontinental roads in the country. Around it, residential streets form regular blocks, and outside town the grid continues across the prairie as mile-square sections of fields.
The town has two strong identities. It is the home of Northern Illinois University, whose campus occupies a large area on the west side with curving paths, lagoons and big open lawns. It is also known as the birthplace of commercial barbed wire: Joseph Glidden patented his design here in 1874, and the invention helped change farming across the American West.
A DeKalb map poster shows the contrast between the straight grid of the town and the looser curves of the campus and the Kishwaukee River, which winds through the area. In black and white the pattern looks both ordered and relaxed. It suits graduates, faculty and families with roots in the town equally well.
- Population
- 43,000
- Coordinates
- 41.9295° N / 88.7504° W
- Elevation
- 268 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- DeKalb, Illinois
Lincoln Highway
The historic route runs east–west through downtown DeKalb, forming the main street and the central axis of the town map.
Kishwaukee River
The river winds through town and campus in loose bends, one of the few irregular lines in an otherwise regular Midwestern plan.
Make it yours
Frame your part of DeKalb
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 DeKalb
A map that means something
A DeKalb map is often a graduation gift, a keepsake from years spent at NIU, or a reminder of a first home in a quiet Midwestern town. The campus and the street grid are easy to recognise at a glance.
Add a title, a subtitle such as a class year or department, and your own coordinates. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries, or you can download the $9 files.
Order the DeKalb 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.
DeKalb map poster — FAQ
How do I order the DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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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