River confluence
The Raccoon joins the Des Moines River just south of downtown, creating a Y-shaped meeting of water that anchors the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Des Moines Map Poster & Print
41.6005° N / 93.6091° W
A capital city where two rivers meet, with a compact downtown grid and a gold-domed capitol on the east bank.
- 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
Des Moines 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 Des Moines, 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
Des Moines at home
The map
About this Des Moines map poster
Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, grew at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, and the two waterways still organise its map. The Des Moines River runs north to south through the centre, the Raccoon joins it from the west just below downtown, and together they split the city into distinct east and west sides linked by a series of bridges.
Downtown sits on the west bank in a tight, regular grid, connected above street level by an extensive network of enclosed skywalks. Across the river, the State Capitol stands on a rise at the end of a long axis, its gilded central dome one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Midwest. Beyond the core, residential grids extend across gently rolling prairie.
Des Moines is a major centre of the insurance industry, and each presidential cycle it draws national attention as the base of the Iowa caucuses. Parks and trails follow the rivers, and Gray's Lake forms a neat pool of open water south of downtown. A Des Moines map poster brings these rivers, grids and green spaces together in a balanced, legible composition.
- Population
- 214,000
- Coordinates
- 41.6005° N / 93.6091° W
- Elevation
- 266 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Des Moines, Iowa
Capitol axis
On the east side, the State Capitol grounds form a formal rectangle on higher ground, facing downtown across the river along a straight line of approach.
Gray's Lake
A lake and park south of downtown, circled by a walking trail, adding a clean patch of open water between the rivers and the street grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Des Moines
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 Des Moines
A map that means something
Des Moines is the kind of city people come to for work and end up calling home. Its map suits a first house on the east side, a graduation from Drake University or a long career downtown, and it reads well from across the room.
Set the title and subtitle to a name, neighbourhood or date, keep or edit the coordinates line, and choose one of five styles. Blueprint makes the rivers crisp, while Paper and Sand suit a warmer, more domestic setting.
Order the Des Moines 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.
Des Moines map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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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