Gray's Lake
The lake that gave the village its name sits close to the historic centre, a clean open shape that the surrounding streets bend around.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Grayslake Map Poster & Print
42.3445° N / 88.0417° W
Curving subdivisions wrapped around a namesake lake, crossed by two commuter rail lines in the flat country of northern Illinois.
- 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
Grayslake 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 Grayslake, 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
Grayslake at home
The map
About this Grayslake map poster
Grayslake is a village in Lake County, north-west of Chicago, and it takes its name from the small lake near its centre. From above, that body of water is the obvious anchor. Around it the older part of the village keeps a modest grid near the downtown, while later neighbourhoods are drawn as looping streets, cul-de-sacs and ponds typical of postwar suburban growth across the region.
Rail gave the village its shape. Two Metra commuter lines run through Grayslake, and their straight diagonals slice across the curving residential pattern, creating crisp lines against the softer street layout. The main campus of the College of Lake County sits here as well, visible on the map as a broad, open block with parking fields and internal drives.
A Grayslake map poster captures the mix of lake, rail and suburban curve that defines much of the area north of Chicago. The surrounding land is flat, dotted with wetlands, retention ponds and forest preserves, so water appears again and again as pale shapes among the streets. In black and white the result is surprisingly graphic, with the lake holding the composition together.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 42.3445° N / 88.0417° W
- Elevation
- 239 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Grayslake, Illinois
Two rail lines
Metra's commuter tracks cross the village on separate alignments, drawing firm straight strokes through neighbourhoods that are otherwise laid out in curves and loops.
Suburban loops
Newer subdivisions appear as winding streets, crescents and cul-de-sacs, often edged by ponds and wetlands that add pale, rounded shapes to the pattern.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Grayslake
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 Grayslake
A map that means something
Many people call Grayslake home for decades. It is where they raised children, commuted into Chicago or studied at the college. A map of its streets marks that chapter more personally than a skyline print of the big city could.
Add your family name as the title, a move-in date as the subtitle, and adjust the coordinates line if you wish. Pick Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download the $9 HD files or order a print, with or without a wooden frame.
Order the Grayslake 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.
Grayslake map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Grayslake 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 Grayslake 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 Grayslake 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 Grayslake 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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