The Gulf of İzmit
The long, enclosed gulf fills much of the frame as open water, giving the poster a calm horizontal field and a clear sense of how the town faces the sea.
Minimalist map poster · Turkey
Gölcük Map Poster & Print
40.7150° N / 29.8182° E
A narrow shoreline town on the Gulf of İzmit, pressed between steep green hills and the long, sheltered water.
- 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
Gölcük 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 Gölcük, 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
Gölcük at home
The map
About this Gölcük map poster
Gölcük lies on the southern shore of the Gulf of İzmit, the long inlet that reaches deep into Kocaeli from the Sea of Marmara. The town occupies a slim strip of flat land between the water and the hills behind it, so its streets run mostly parallel to the coast, with shorter lanes climbing uphill wherever the slope allows.
The town is closely tied to the sea. It is home to the Turkish Navy's principal base, whose basins and piers occupy a large part of the shoreline. Gölcük is also remembered for the 1999 earthquake, which struck close by and caused severe damage here; much of the town was rebuilt in the years that followed.
A Gölcük map poster shows these layers plainly. The gulf forms a broad blank field across the composition, the harbour works cut sharp shapes into the coastline, and the town's streets thicken along the shore before fading into the hillsides. It is a picture of a place defined by its edge with the water.
- Population
- 56,000
- Coordinates
- 40.7150° N / 29.8182° E
- Elevation
- 56 m
- Time zone
- Istanbul
- Region
- Gölcük, Turkey
Naval harbour
The navy's base shapes a long stretch of the coast with piers, basins and breakwaters, which appear on the map as crisp geometric forms along an otherwise gentle shoreline.
Hillside streets
Behind the coastal strip, streets climb and bend into the hills south of town, their curves loosening the linework and showing how the land rises away from the water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Gölcük
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 Gölcük
A map that means something
For families with roots in Gölcük, sailors who served there, or anyone who rebuilt a life in the town after 1999, the map carries real weight. Its long coastline and hills make a composition that feels both specific and restful on a wall.
Add your own title, a meaningful date in the subtitle, and coordinates, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir works well here, turning the gulf into a deep dark field against pale streets.
Order the Gölcük 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.
Gölcük map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Gölcük 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 Gölcük 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 Gölcük 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 Gölcük 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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