Naryn River corridor
The Naryn runs through the valley beside the town and sets the main axis of the map. Roads and blocks line up along its course rather than across it.
Minimalist map poster · Kyrgyzstan
Kara-Kul’ Map Poster & Print
41.6283° N / 72.6703° E
A hydropower town squeezed into the Naryn valley, its streets pressed between steep mountain slopes and the river.
- 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
Kara-Kul’ 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 Kara-Kul’, 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
Kara-Kul’ at home
The map
About this Kara-Kul’ map poster
Kara-Kul’ lies in the Jalal-Abad Region of western Kyrgyzstan, deep in the valley of the Naryn River. The town grew up in the Soviet era to serve the construction and operation of the Toktogul hydroelectric scheme, one of the largest power installations in Central Asia. Its purpose shows in its plan: practical, planned streets laid out wherever the terrain allows.
From above, the geography dominates everything. Steep, bare mountainsides close in from both sides, and the town fills the narrow flat ground along the river. Streets run parallel to the valley, with shorter connectors climbing only as far as the slopes permit. Beyond the edge of town the map empties quickly into mountain terrain.
A Kara-Kul’ map poster turns this constraint into a strong composition. The built area forms a long, dense band, the river threads beside it, and the empty space around it reads as the mountains themselves. It is a clear image of a town shaped almost entirely by water and rock.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 41.6283° N / 72.6703° E
- Elevation
- 942 m
- Time zone
- Bishkek
- Region
- Kara-Kul’, Kyrgyzstan
Planned Soviet blocks
Residential areas built for the hydropower project follow a regular, functional layout, giving parts of the town a more ordered pattern than the terrain around it.
Enclosing mountain slopes
Steep slopes rise on either side of the valley, so the street network stops abruptly. The resulting white margins give the poster a strong, elongated shape.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kara-Kul’
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 Kara-Kul’
A map that means something
Many people who worked on the Naryn hydropower cascade, or grew up in their families, have ties to Kara-Kul’. A map of the town is a way to keep that chapter visible, drawn with the same clarity as the engineering that built it.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family name or the years you lived there, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Get the $9 digital files or order a printed poster, shipped from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Kara-Kul’ 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.
Kara-Kul’ map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kara-Kul’ 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 Kara-Kul’ 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 Kara-Kul’ 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 Kara-Kul’ 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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