Polder grid
The straight roads and drainage ditches of the reclaimed land run in parallel across the map, a direct trace of how the lake was drained and divided.
Minimalist map poster · Netherlands
Heerhugowaard Map Poster & Print
52.6714° N / 4.8486° E
A former lake turned polder, laid out in long straight lines of ditches and roads beside Alkmaar
- 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
Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard, 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
Heerhugowaard at home
The map
About this Heerhugowaard map poster
Heerhugowaard stands on land that used to be water. The polder of the same name was drained in the seventeenth century, and its map still shows that origin. Long straight roads and drainage ditches run in parallel across the flat land, and the town has grown on top of this rational grid, with newer districts filling the spaces between the old lines.
The town sits just east of Alkmaar in North Holland. In 2022 it merged with Langedijk to form the municipality of Dijk en Waard. One of its best-known neighbourhoods is the Stad van de Zon, the City of the Sun, a district planned around solar energy. Its rooftop panels and surrounding lakes and parks made it a reference point for sustainable housing.
A Heerhugowaard map poster is a study in Dutch landscape engineering. Straight polder lines set the underlying rhythm, and the curving streets of newer housing sit within that frame. Water is present as ditches, canals and ponds rather than as a coastline. The result is a calm, orderly composition, very much in keeping with the country that drew it.
- Population
- 48,000
- Coordinates
- 52.6714° N / 4.8486° E
- Elevation
- -1 m
- Time zone
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Stad van de Zon
The solar-powered district, surrounded by water and green space, stands out as a distinct planned area on the map, with lakes around its edges.
Next to Alkmaar
To the west the town meets the Alkmaar area, and a wider frame shows how the polder settlement links to the older city and its canals.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Heerhugowaard
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 Heerhugowaard
A map that means something
Heerhugowaard appeals to people who grew up in the polder, to families who moved into a new neighbourhood here, and to anyone who likes Dutch landscape design. The geometric lines look clean and modern on the wall.
Put your street, family name or moving date in the title and subtitle, and keep or adjust the coordinates line. Switch between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand until the polder lines feel right.
Order the Heerhugowaard 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.
Heerhugowaard map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard 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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