Chain of Rocks Canal
The navigation canal runs parallel to the Mississippi on the west side of town, a long, straight channel that doubles the water lines on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Granite City Map Poster & Print
38.7014° N / 90.1487° W
An industrial town on the Mississippi floodplain facing St. Louis, bounded by steel mills, rail yards and the Chain of Rocks Canal
- 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
Granite City 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 Granite City, 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
Granite City at home
The map
About this Granite City map poster
Granite City lies in the American Bottom, the flat floodplain on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, directly across from north St. Louis. On a map it is defined by industry and water: the steel works along its southern side, extensive rail yards, and the Chain of Rocks Canal, which bypasses a stretch of rocky river to the west.
The town was founded in the 1890s by the Niedringhaus brothers, who moved their enamelled kitchenware business here, and the name comes from their graniteware. Its residential streets form a straight grid of modest blocks, with the old downtown close to the mills.
Just northwest of town, the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, once part of Route 66, crosses the Mississippi with a distinctive bend in the middle and is now used by pedestrians and cyclists. A Granite City map poster shows river, canal, grid and industry in one strong composition.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 38.7014° N / 90.1487° W
- Elevation
- 129 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Granite City, Illinois
Steel works
The large steel mill site forms a broad industrial block of sheds and rail sidings next to the residential grid, a key part of the town's identity.
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
The former Route 66 bridge with its angled midpoint crosses the Mississippi northwest of town, one of the most recognisable shapes in the region.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Granite City
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 Granite City
A map that means something
The map of Granite City suits families with roots in the mills, people from the Metro East and Route 66 enthusiasts. The combination of river, canal and industrial grid gives it a bold, graphic character.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps a family name or a year at the mill, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in the United States, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Granite City 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.
Granite City map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Granite City 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 Granite City 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 Granite City 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 Granite City 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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