Traitors' Bay
A broad bay on the south coast with Atuona at its head. The village's short grid of streets sits on the small valley floor, the densest set of lines on the island.
Minimalist map poster · France
Hiva-Oa Map Poster & Print
9.7793° S / 138.9811° W
A steep, crescent-shaped Marquesan island cut by deep valleys, its bays opening onto the open Pacific.
- 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
Hiva-Oa 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 Hiva-Oa, 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
Hiva-Oa at home
The island
About this Hiva-Oa map poster
Hiva Oa is one of the larger islands in the Marquesas, in French Polynesia. It is volcanic and very steep. Seen from above, it forms a long, curving body with sharp ridges running down to the sea. Deep valleys separate these ridges, and there is little flat land except where valleys meet the coast in small bays. Roads are few, and many of them follow ridgelines or hug the shore.
Atuona, the main village, sits at the head of Traitors' Bay on the south coast. The painter Paul Gauguin spent his last years there, and he is buried in the cemetery above the village. So is the singer Jacques Brel. On the northeast coast, the valley of Puamau holds a well-known archaeological site with large stone tiki figures.
A Hiva Oa map poster turns this landscape into strong, contrasting shapes. The coastline is jagged and deeply notched. A thin thread of roads links a few villages at the mouths of the valleys, and there are wide blank spaces where the mountains rise. It is a poster about topography and remoteness more than about streets.
- Area
- 316 km²
- Coordinates
- 9.7793° S / 138.9811° W
- Region
- Hiva-Oa, Island · France
Valley villages
Settlements such as Puamau sit where steep valleys open to the sea. On the map each one is a small cluster of lines, separated from the next by ridges.
Winding island roads
The few roads twist along ridges and cliffs between the valleys. Their looping, switchback lines are the clearest sign on paper of how mountainous the interior is.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hiva-Oa
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 Hiva-Oa
A map that means something
Hiva Oa draws people who are interested in Gauguin, Brel and Marquesan culture. Anyone who has made the long journey there tends to treasure the memory. The island's dramatic outline makes for a strong print, and it suits walls where a single, bold shape works better than a busy street plan.
You can set your own title and subtitle, perhaps the date of a crossing or a village name, and edit the coordinates line. Styles include Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. A free 900 px preview lets you check the layout before you buy the $9 HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Hiva-Oa 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.
Hiva-Oa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hiva-Oa 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 Hiva-Oa 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 Hiva-Oa 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 Hiva-Oa 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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