Lake Hayk
The lake fills a basin among steep hills and is the largest shape on the map. Its smooth outline contrasts with the smaller detail of the town.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Hāyk’ Map Poster & Print
11.3000° N / 39.6833° E
An Ethiopian highland town beside Lake Hayk, a clear blue basin set among steep 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
Hāyk’ 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 Hāyk’, 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
Hāyk’ at home
The map
About this Hāyk’ map poster
Hāyk’ lies in the Amhara highlands on the road between Addis Ababa and Dessie, next to the lake that gives it its name. On the map, Lake Hayk is the dominant shape: a compact freshwater lake enclosed by hills, with the town on the lower ground near its shore and the main road running through.
The lake is known for the monastery of Hayk Istifanos, on a peninsula at its edge, which was an important centre of learning in medieval Ethiopia. The surrounding hills are steep and farmed, and roads and paths wind between terraced fields and small settlements.
A Hāyk’ map poster sets the town against the lake. The water fills a large part of the composition, the peninsula juts into it, and the town's streets and the highway sit alongside. It is a simple but strong image, shaped by landscape more than by buildings.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 11.3000° N / 39.6833° E
- Elevation
- 1968 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Hāyk’, Ethiopia
Monastery peninsula
A small peninsula reaches into the lake, the site of the historic Istifanos monastery. On the poster it stands out as a distinct point on the shoreline.
Highland highway
The main road north from Addis Ababa passes through town. It forms a clear line across the map, with local streets branching off it.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hāyk’
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 Hāyk’
A map that means something
For people from Hāyk’ or anyone who has travelled the northern road and stopped by the lake, this map holds a specific memory. The lake and hills also make an attractive, balanced composition on its own.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 files come in six print sizes at 300 DPI, and printed posters ship from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Hāyk’ 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.
Hāyk’ map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hāyk’ 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 Hāyk’ 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 Hāyk’ 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 Hāyk’ 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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