Open-pit outline
The mine's stepped walls and ramps form tight, repeating contours, one of the most distinctive shapes on the map and quite unlike ordinary city streets.
Minimalist map poster · Zambia
Kansanshi Map Poster & Print
12.0951° S / 26.4273° E
Mining roads, settlements and the terraced outline of a large open pit, set in the woodland of north-western Zambia
- 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
Kansanshi 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 Kansanshi, 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
Kansanshi at home
The map
About this Kansanshi map poster
Kansanshi lies in Zambia's North-Western Province, close to the provincial capital Solwezi, and its name is known mostly for the copper and gold mine next to it. From above, this is a working landscape. Haul roads, processing areas and the stepped outline of an open pit sit beside residential streets, with miombo woodland stretching out on every side.
The mine is one of the largest copper operations in Africa, and it has drawn people and services into the area over the past two decades. On a map the growth shows as clusters of housing and straight access roads cut into the bush. It is a planned, practical place, with lines that come from engineering more than from centuries of slow building.
That gives a Kansanshi map poster an unusual look. The mine's geometry, all terraces and ramps, sits next to the looser grid of the settlements, and the woodland leaves wide blank margins around both. For people who have lived or worked here, often far from home, the print records a place defined by effort and shared routine.
- Population
- 41,000
- Coordinates
- 12.0951° S / 26.4273° E
- Elevation
- 1429 m
- Time zone
- Lusaka
- Region
- Kansanshi, Zambia
Haul and access roads
Wide, direct roads link the pit, the plant and the settlements. On the poster they cut clean diagonals across the surrounding woodland.
Proximity to Solwezi
The provincial capital is nearby, and the roads between them tie the mining area into a wider regional network that shows at larger map scales.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kansanshi
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 Kansanshi
A map that means something
Many people pass through Kansanshi on contracts or rotations, and a map of the site can mean a lot afterwards. It marks a stretch of working life in a form that looks at home on an office wall as well as in a living room.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with the years you spent there or the name of your team, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the engineered lines especially well.
Order the Kansanshi 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.
Kansanshi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kansanshi 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 Kansanshi 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 Kansanshi 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 Kansanshi 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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