Canal system
Power canals on stepped levels run parallel to the river through the old mill district. They form long, clean lines that are unlike anything in most American cities.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Holyoke Map Poster & Print
42.2043° N / 72.6162° W
A planned mill city on a bend of the Connecticut River, laced with stepped power canals and a tight grid
- 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
Holyoke 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 Holyoke, 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
Holyoke at home
The map
About this Holyoke map poster
Holyoke was built in the mid-nineteenth century as one of the first planned industrial cities in the United States. A dam across the Connecticut River fed a system of power canals laid out on several levels, and mills were lined up along them. On the map, the canals still run parallel to the river, with a regular street grid set neatly between them.
The city became known as the Paper City for the mills that once made much of America's fine writing paper. It is also where William G. Morgan invented volleyball in 1895, at the local YMCA. West of downtown, the land rises toward residential hills and then to Mount Tom, while the river curves broadly around the city's eastern edge.
A Holyoke map poster makes the industrial plan unusually clear. The long canals, the dam and the bend of the river form a strong frame, and the grid of mill blocks and brick neighbourhoods fills the space between. It is a map of a city built around water power, and it looks as deliberate as an engineering drawing.
- Population
- 41,000
- Coordinates
- 42.2043° N / 72.6162° W
- Elevation
- 58 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Holyoke, Massachusetts
Connecticut River bend
The river curves around the east side of the city, with the dam at the head of the canal system. It gives the map a bold, sweeping border.
Downtown grid
Between the canals and the hills, a regular street grid holds the mills, tenements and civic buildings of the planned city in tidy blocks.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Holyoke
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 Holyoke
A map that means something
Holyoke suits anyone who grew up in the Pioneer Valley, loves industrial history or plays volleyball and knows where the game began. The canal layout makes it one of the most graphic small-city maps in New England.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates of your own, such as a street or a family year, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the canals well. HD files are $9, and printed posters are also available.
Order the Holyoke 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.
Holyoke map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Holyoke 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke 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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