Bayou-side streets
Roads and houses line up along the bayous on narrow strips of higher ground, creating long, parallel bands of development that curve with the water.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Houma Map Poster & Print
29.5958° N / 90.7195° W
A bayou city in south Louisiana, where streets run beside slow waterways and the land dissolves into marsh.
- 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
Houma 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 Houma, 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
Houma at home
The map
About this Houma map poster
Houma is the seat of Terrebonne Parish, about an hour's drive south-west of New Orleans. Its layout is shaped by water more than by any planner. The town grew along Bayou Terrebonne and Bayou Black, with roads following the natural levees where the ground sits slightly higher. From above, streets run in long ribbons beside the bayous, and the grid bends wherever the water does.
The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the city, linking it to shipping routes east and west, and Houma has long been a centre for boatbuilding, fishing and offshore oil services. The city takes its name from the Houma people and remains a focal point of Cajun culture. South of town, the land breaks up into marsh, canals and open water heading toward the Gulf.
A Houma map poster makes the most of that texture. The bayous appear as fine, curving lines woven through the neighbourhoods, the waterway draws a firm stroke across the city, and toward the bottom of the frame solid ground gives way to an intricate fringe of wetland. Few American cities of this size look so completely defined by their water.
- Population
- 34,000
- Coordinates
- 29.5958° N / 90.7195° W
- Elevation
- 3 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Houma, Louisiana
Intracoastal Waterway
The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway crosses the city as a broad, deliberate channel, a working route for barges and service vessels tied to the Gulf economy.
Marsh fringe
South of the city, land fragments into marsh, canals and ponds, producing a delicate, lace-like pattern where the map's solid areas finally give way.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Houma
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 Houma
A map that means something
Houma is a place people stay attached to, whether they grew up on the bayou, worked offshore or married into a Terrebonne family. Its watery map makes a striking, personal piece that feels unmistakably south Louisiana without leaning on any cliché.
Personalise the title and subtitle, perhaps with a family name or a wedding date, and add a coordinates line. Pick from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as a digital file or a printed poster, framed if you like.
Order the Houma 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.
Houma map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Houma 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 Houma 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 Houma 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 Houma 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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