Industrial-era streets
Rows of narrow, parallel streets recall the housing built for textile workers. They form a fine, regular texture that stands out against the looser layouts of later neighbourhoods.
Minimalist map poster · France
Hem Map Poster & Print
50.6526° N / 3.1868° E
A Lille-metropolis suburb drawn in tight residential blocks, older street lines and open green edges between Roubaix and Villeneuve-d'Ascq
- 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
Hem 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 Hem, 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
Hem at home
The map
About this Hem map poster
Hem sits on the eastern side of the Lille metropolitan area, pressed between Roubaix to the north and Villeneuve-d'Ascq to the south-west. From above it reads as a patchwork. Terraced brick streets from the industrial era meet later housing estates, and small squares and schoolyards break up the pattern. Towards the edges the blocks thin out into fields and parkland, and the plan loosens there.
Like its neighbours, Hem grew with the textile industry of the Roubaix–Tourcoing area. You can still see that period in the long, narrow plots and straight streets of workers' housing. The town is also known for the Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse, a modest post-war church whose stained-glass walls by Alfred Manessier draw visitors interested in twentieth-century sacred art.
On a Hem map poster the town looks like one piece of a larger urban fabric. Its roads carry straight on into the surrounding communes, and its outline follows municipal boundaries rather than any natural edge. The result is an intricate, even composition that works well in black and white. Fine residential lanes cluster in the centre and more open space surrounds them.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 50.6526° N / 3.1868° E
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Hem, France
Seamless metropolitan edges
Main roads run straight on into Roubaix, Croix and Villeneuve-d'Ascq. On the poster Hem looks like a connected district of a wider city, not an isolated town.
Green margins
Towards the east and south the built-up area gives way to fields, sports grounds and parkland. These open areas frame the denser streets in pale space.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hem
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 Hem
A map that means something
People who grew up in Hem, or moved away from the Lille area, often want a map of the streets they know instead of a picture of a landmark. A street plan is a quiet way to keep a neighbourhood close, whether it marks a family home, a first flat or a school.
You can personalise the poster with your own title, a subtitle such as a date or a family name, and the coordinates line. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Download it as HD files or order it printed on matte paper, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Hem 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.
Hem map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hem 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 Hem 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 Hem 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 Hem 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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