The poplar grid
Straight streets cross at right angles across the whole town, a nineteenth-century plan that remains remarkably intact and gives the map an almost diagrammatic clarity.
Minimalist map poster · Kyrgyzstan
Karakol Map Poster & Print
42.4905° N / 78.3920° E
A tree-lined grid town at the eastern end of Issyk-Kul, laid out below the high ridges of the Tian Shan.
- 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
Karakol 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 Karakol, 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
Karakol at home
The map
About this Karakol map poster
Karakol was founded in 1869 as a Russian military and administrative outpost near the eastern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Its planners gave it a strict rectangular grid, and the map still shows long, straight streets crossing at right angles, many of them lined with poplars and old wooden houses. To the south the land rises quickly toward the snowy ridges of the Terskey Ala-Too.
The town is known for two unusual religious buildings: the wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Dungan Mosque, built in the style of a Chinese temple without metal nails. For much of the Soviet period Karakol was named Przhevalsk, after the explorer Nikolai Przhevalsky, who died here in 1888 and is buried at a memorial near the lakeshore.
A Karakol map poster shows an orderly town on the edge of a vast landscape. River valleys lead out of the grid into the mountains, where trekking routes and a ski base draw visitors, while roads run toward the lake. In black and white, the regular streets and the loose outlines of the valleys create a strong, balanced composition.
- Population
- 84,000
- Coordinates
- 42.4905° N / 78.3920° E
- Elevation
- 1770 m
- Time zone
- Bishkek
- Region
- Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Mountain valleys
South of the town, valleys such as the Karakol gorge open into the Tian Shan. They carry roads and trails from the grid toward alpine lakes and high passes.
Toward Issyk-Kul
Roads and mountain streams lead toward the eastern end of Issyk-Kul, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, connecting the town with the shore.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Karakol
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 Karakol
A map that means something
Trekkers, skiers and travellers along the Silk Road often remember Karakol as the base for their time in the mountains. A map of its grid brings that trip home. Add the name of a route, a summit or a date to the title and adjust the coordinates.
Blueprint and Noir suit the clear mountain geometry, and Classic black & white, Paper and Sand are available too. The $9 HD download includes six sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF. Printed matte posters are made by partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Karakol 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.
Karakol map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Karakol 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 Karakol 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 Karakol 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 Karakol 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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