Des Plaines River
The river snakes through the city inside a band of forest preserves, a soft, continuous curve set against the surrounding grid.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Des Plaines Map Poster & Print
42.0334° N / 87.8834° W
A Chicago suburb split by the wooded Des Plaines River, crossed by rail lines and bordered by O'Hare's runways.
- 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 Plaines 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 Plaines, 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 Plaines at home
The map
About this Des Plaines map poster
Des Plaines sits northwest of Chicago in Cook County, and its most distinctive map feature is the river that gives it its name. The Des Plaines River runs through the city from north to south, lined with forest preserves. It forms a green, winding corridor that divides the street grid into two unequal halves.
The downtown clusters around the Metra station, where commuter rail lines and major roads converge in a tight knot. To the south, the city borders O'Hare International Airport, so the long straight runways and taxiways press right up against residential blocks. The rest of the plan is a classic Midwestern pattern of rectangular blocks, broken up by parks and industrial zones.
Des Plaines is where Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald's franchise in 1955, a milestone in the chain's history. A Des Plaines map poster shows the city in its geographic setting, between the quiet line of the river and the hard geometry of the airport, and it makes a sharp print for anyone with roots in the northwest suburbs.
- Population
- 59,000
- Coordinates
- 42.0334° N / 87.8834° W
- Elevation
- 193 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Des Plaines, Illinois
Downtown junction
Railway lines and main roads meet around the Metra station, making the centre the most tightly woven part of the map.
O'Hare edge
The airport's runways and aprons adjoin the southern neighbourhoods, a band of long, straight lines at the bottom of the frame.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Des Plaines
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 Plaines
A map that means something
For families who have lived in Des Plaines for generations, commuters on the Metra, or anyone who loves the ordered layout of the Chicago suburbs, the map is a meaningful keepsake. The river and airport give it a composition that feels specific and complete.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 package has 300 DPI PNGs and print-ready PDFs in six sizes, and printed posters are available too.
Order the Des Plaines 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 Plaines map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Des Plaines 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 Plaines 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 Plaines 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 Plaines 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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