Howick Falls
The Umgeni River drops about 95 metres at the edge of town, and the gorge beneath the falls cuts a clear gap through the street pattern.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Howick Map Poster & Print
29.4779° S / 30.2306° E
A Midlands town on the Umgeni River, beside a tall waterfall with a large dam upstream.
- 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
Howick 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 Howick, 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
Howick at home
The map
About this Howick map poster
Howick lies in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, north-west of Pietermaritzburg. The Umgeni River runs through the town and drops over Howick Falls, a waterfall of about 95 metres, right on the edge of the town centre. On a map, the river and its gorge are the most dramatic feature, a clear break in the street pattern.
Upstream to the west is Midmar Dam, a large reservoir surrounded by a nature reserve. It is known in South Africa as the venue of the Midmar Mile, one of the world's largest open-water swimming events. The dam's broad, irregular shoreline adds a large, organic shape to the map, contrasting with the town's more regular streets.
Just outside town on the R103 is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, where he was arrested in 1962 and which is now marked by a striking sculpture. A Howick map poster combines river, falls, reservoir and the street layout of a Midlands town. It makes a composition with more natural variety than its size would suggest.
- Population
- 32,000
- Coordinates
- 29.4779° S / 30.2306° E
- Elevation
- 1048 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Howick, South Africa
Midmar Dam
West of town, the large reservoir spreads in a wide irregular shape. It is home to the Midmar Mile, a famous open-water swimming race.
Midlands roads
Roads leave Howick through rolling farmland toward Pietermaritzburg and the wider Midlands, giving the map long, gently curving lines.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Howick
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 Howick
A map that means something
Howick means different things to different people: school years in the Midlands, a Midmar Mile swim, a weekend on the Midlands Meander. A map of the town with the river and dam is an elegant way to mark that connection.
Add a race year, a wedding date or a family name, and personalise the title and coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. It is available as a $9 HD download or a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Howick 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.
Howick map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Howick 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 Howick 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 Howick 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 Howick 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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