Grand River
The river cuts straight through the middle of downtown, a broad, clean band on the map with bridges crossing it at close intervals between the east and west banks.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Grand Rapids Map Poster & Print
42.9634° N / 85.6681° W
A Michigan river city where the Grand River runs straight through downtown, bridges linking the east and west banks
- 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
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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
Grand Rapids at home
The map
About this Grand Rapids map poster
Grand Rapids takes its name from the rapids on the Grand River, Michigan's longest, which flows north to south through the centre of the city before turning west toward Lake Michigan. The rapids themselves were largely submerged by dams in the past, but the river still divides downtown into two banks linked by a series of road and pedestrian bridges, including the blue-painted Blue Bridge.
In the late nineteenth century the city became known as Furniture City for its concentration of furniture makers, and it remains a centre for office furniture and design. It is also home to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, set on the west bank, and to the ArtPrize art competition, which spreads across downtown.
A Grand Rapids map poster shows the river as the city's central line, with the downtown grid gathered close on either side and older neighbourhoods such as Heritage Hill rising to the east. Highways circle and cross the core, and the regular Midwestern grid extends outward in every direction.
- Population
- 195,000
- Coordinates
- 42.9634° N / 85.6681° W
- Elevation
- 195 m
- Time zone
- Detroit
- Region
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
Heritage Hill
East of downtown, this historic residential district climbs a gentle slope, its streets tighter and more irregular than the surrounding grid, reflecting nineteenth-century development.
Highway interchange
I-196 and US-131 meet near the city centre, their curving ramps forming a strong knot on the map just west and south of downtown.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids
A map that means something
Grand Rapids is a city of design and craft, which makes a clean, graphic map a natural fit on its walls. For anyone who studied, worked or grew up here, the river line through downtown is instantly recognisable.
Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and add your own title, subtitle and coordinates. The $9 digital files include 18×24″ and 24×36″ sizes, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Grand Rapids 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.
Grand Rapids map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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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