The ferry basin
The island's sections are arranged around a central slip where ferries dock, a rectangular inlet of water that gives the island its distinctive notched shape.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Ellis Island Map Poster & Print
40.6987° N / 74.0407° W
A small island enlarged by landfill in Upper New York Bay, its halves wrapped around a ferry basin near the Jersey shore.
- 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
Ellis Island 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 Ellis Island, 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
Ellis Island at home
The island
About this Ellis Island map poster
Ellis Island lies in Upper New York Bay, just off the Jersey City waterfront and within sight of Lower Manhattan. It began as a small natural island and was greatly enlarged with landfill over the years. From above, its sections wrap around a central ferry slip, giving it a squared, harbour-like outline with straight, engineered edges.
From 1892 to 1954 it was the busiest immigration station in the United States, and more than twelve million people passed through its halls. The main building, with its large registry room, is now the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. A service bridge connects the island to Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
Jurisdiction was disputed for decades; a 1998 Supreme Court ruling placed the original island in New York and the landfill additions in New Jersey. An Ellis Island map poster frames the island within its surroundings: the ferry routes across the bay, the old rail terminal and parkland of the Jersey shore and, depending on the frame, the tip of Manhattan.
- Area
- 28 km²
- Coordinates
- 40.6987° N / 74.0407° W
- Region
- Ellis Island, Island · United States
Landfill extensions
Most of today's island is fill added around the original islet, visible on the map as straight, engineered edges rather than a natural shoreline.
Liberty State Park
Across a narrow channel to the west, the New Jersey park and its historic rail terminal frame the island on its landward side.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ellis Island
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 Ellis Island
A map that means something
For millions of American families Ellis Island is where their story in the country began. A map of it, with a family name and the year an ancestor arrived, makes a meaningful gift and a quiet reminder of a long journey.
Put a surname, an arrival date or a ship's name in the title and subtitle, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the HD files for $9 or order a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Ellis Island 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.
Ellis Island map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ellis Island 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 Ellis Island 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 Ellis Island 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 Ellis Island 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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