Kat River bend
The river loops around the town, forming a natural boundary that shaped the placement of the original military post.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Fort Beaufort Map Poster & Print
32.7748° S / 26.6338° E
A former frontier post in the Eastern Cape, laid out on a bend of the Kat River among hills
- 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
Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort, 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
Fort Beaufort at home
The map
About this Fort Beaufort map poster
Fort Beaufort lies in the Eastern Cape, on the Kat River near the foothills of the Amatola Mountains. The town began in 1837 as a military post during the frontier wars, and on the map its centre still reflects that origin: a small, regular grid set on land enclosed by a bend of the river.
One of its best-known structures is a Martello tower, a round fortification of a type usually built on coastlines, which makes this inland example unusual. The town is also close to Alice, home of the University of Fort Hare, and serves as a centre for farming areas known for citrus.
A Fort Beaufort map poster shows a compact grid shaped by a river and surrounding hills. The Kat River curves around the town, roads run out into the countryside, and outlying settlements add clusters of streets beyond the historic core, giving the print a clear centre and a natural frame.
- Population
- 58,000
- Coordinates
- 32.7748° S / 26.6338° E
- Elevation
- 444 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Fort Beaufort, South Africa
Historic grid
The old town centre follows a small, regular street pattern, the clearest remnant of Fort Beaufort's frontier origins.
Roads into the hills
Routes leave the town toward the surrounding hills and farms, drawing long lines across the open landscape around the grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Fort Beaufort
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 Fort Beaufort
A map that means something
Fort Beaufort has a layered history, and many families in South Africa and abroad have ties to the town and its surroundings. A map poster offers a quiet, respectful way to mark that connection.
Set the title, subtitle and coordinates line yourself, and choose one of five styles, from Classic black & white to Sand. HD files are $9, and printed posters are available from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Fort Beaufort 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.
Fort Beaufort map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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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