Tobacco-era downtown
Streets set at shifting angles by the old railways surround the converted warehouses and factories of downtown, creating an irregular, finely detailed core.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Durham Map Poster & Print
35.9940° N / 78.8986° W
A former tobacco town on North Carolina's Piedmont, framed by Duke's campuses, a downtown loop and wooded creeks.
- 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
Durham 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 Durham, 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
Durham at home
The map
About this Durham map poster
Durham grew in the late nineteenth century around tobacco, and the brick warehouses and factories of that era still frame its downtown. Streets there meet at a variety of angles, following old rail lines rather than a single grid, and the Durham Freeway runs just to the south. The layout gives a Durham map poster a slightly irregular, characterful centre.
West of downtown, Duke University occupies two main campuses. East Campus is a formal rectangle of lawns and Georgian-style buildings, while West Campus, arranged around the Gothic chapel, sits within a large area of forest. From above, these green blocks and their curving drives stand out sharply against the surrounding residential streets.
The city is also home to historic Parrish Street, once known as Black Wall Street for its concentration of African American businesses, and to North Carolina Central University. To the north the Eno River winds through wooded parkland, and to the southeast lies Research Triangle Park, drawing the city's roads out toward Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
- Population
- 258,000
- Coordinates
- 35.9940° N / 78.8986° W
- Elevation
- 123 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Durham, North Carolina
Duke's two campuses
The rectangular East Campus and the forested West Campus form large green shapes, linked by roads through the neighbourhoods west of the city centre.
Eno River parkland
On the northern edge, the Eno River curves through wooded land with few roads, leaving a flowing, open band across the top of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Durham
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 Durham
A map that means something
Durham is a city of graduations, residencies and research careers, and many people spend formative years here before moving on. A map of it is a natural gift for a Duke or NCCU graduate, or for anyone who made a home in the Bull City.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, for instance with a class year or a street name, and choose from five styles, including Noir for a dramatic dark wall. Download all six sizes for $9, or order a ready-to-hang framed print.
Order the Durham 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.
Durham map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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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