Valley axis
The city stretches along a mountain valley floor. The main road runs through its length and forms the central line from which most streets branch.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Dessie Map Poster & Print
11.1333° N / 39.6333° E
A highland town in a mountain valley, with a main road threaded through it and slopes rising steeply on each side.
- 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
Dessie 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 Dessie, 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
Dessie at home
The map
About this Dessie map poster
Dessie lies in the Amhara highlands of northern Ethiopia, at a high altitude in a valley enclosed by mountains. From above, the terrain determines the city's shape. The built-up area stretches along the valley floor, and the streets climb only as far as the slopes allow. Beyond that, steep hillsides and ridges surround the city on almost every side.
The main north–south highway, connecting Addis Ababa with the north of the country, runs through Dessie, making it an important stop and trading centre on that route. Most of the city's activity is concentrated along this road and the streets branching off it, and the neighbourhoods extend up the side valleys.
Mapped in clean line work, the city shows a clear central axis with winding lanes spreading uphill. A Dessie map poster conveys a mountain town shaped by a single long valley: dense along the road, sparser on the slopes, and framed by high ground. It is a simple, honest portrait of a highland city.
- Population
- 270,000
- Coordinates
- 11.1333° N / 39.6333° E
- Elevation
- 2494 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Dessie, Ethiopia
Hillside streets
On the slopes, the streets bend and climb, and they become sparser with height. The result is a softer, more irregular pattern around the dense centre.
Northern highway
The road linking Addis Ababa with northern Ethiopia passes through Dessie. It is a long through-route at the heart of the town's plan.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Dessie
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 Dessie
A map that means something
For people from Dessie living in Addis Ababa or abroad, a map of the valley town is a meaningful link to home. It shows the streets plainly, as they are, without clutter.
Customise the title, subtitle and coordinates line to name a family, a neighbourhood or a year. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand brings warmth to the mountain setting.
Order the Dessie 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.
Dessie map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Dessie 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 Dessie 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 Dessie 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 Dessie 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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