Independence Square
The courthouse block sits at the heart of the historic grid, and the surrounding streets stretch outward from it in a clear, readable pattern.
Minimalist map poster · United States
39.0911° N / 94.4155° W
A historic courthouse square at the centre of a spreading grid, with the Missouri River curving along its northern edge.

One city, five moods
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The map
Independence sits just east of Kansas City, and its map is organised around one clear point: Independence Square, with the historic Jackson County courthouse at its centre. Streets radiate outward in a regular grid that becomes looser suburban development toward the south and east. To the north, the Missouri River forms a natural boundary.
In the nineteenth century the town was a starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails, which is reflected today in the National Frontier Trails Museum. It is also closely tied to Harry S. Truman, who lived here and whose presidential library is in the city. His home on North Delaware Street is preserved as a historic site.
An Independence map poster shows a mix of old and new: the square and its close grid, the leafy residential streets around the Truman neighbourhood and the major roads leading toward Kansas City. The river gives the top of the map a smooth curve, balancing the straight lines below it.
The courthouse block sits at the heart of the historic grid, and the surrounding streets stretch outward from it in a clear, readable pattern.
North of the square, residential streets around the Truman home keep the scale of an older town, with narrow lots and tree-lined blocks.
The river runs along the northern side of the city, bending across the top of the map and separating it from the lowlands on the far bank.
Make it yours
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 Independence
Independence works well for anyone interested in American history, for Truman admirers or for families with trail-era roots. It also suits people who simply lived near the square and want a map of their own streets.
Set the title and subtitle yourself, add a date or a line about the trails, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Paper and Sand give it a softer, archival feel.
Order the Independence poster| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
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.
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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