Senegal River
The river runs along the northern side of the town, a broad curved line on the map that once made Kayes a key inland port for river trade.
Minimalist map poster · Mali
Kayes Map Poster & Print
14.4478° N / 11.4439° W
A Sahel river town on the Senegal River, with the old railway line and hot, open plains around it
- 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
Kayes 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 Kayes, 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
Kayes at home
The map
About this Kayes map poster
Kayes lies on the Senegal River in western Mali, close to the borders with Senegal and Mauritania. On a map the river is the town's defining line, curving along its northern edge, while streets spread southward across flat, open ground. Low, rocky hills and dry plains frame the town, giving it a stark setting typical of the western Sahel.
Kayes was the capital of the French colony of Upper Senegal and Niger until the administration moved to Bamako in the early twentieth century. It grew as a river port and as a station on the Dakar–Niger railway, and it is known as one of the hottest towns in Africa. The old fort of Médine stands upriver.
A Kayes map poster places the Senegal River across the composition, with the town's grid of streets set against it and the railway cutting a straight line through. In black and white, the open spaces around the town speak to the dry plains, while the river gives the map its strongest curve.
- Population
- 195,000
- Coordinates
- 14.4478° N / 11.4439° W
- Elevation
- 47 m
- Time zone
- Bamako
- Region
- Kayes, Mali
Railway corridor
The Dakar–Niger railway passes through Kayes, and its straight line across the town is a reminder of the route that shaped its growth.
Open Sahel plains
Beyond the built-up area, sparse roads and wide empty spaces reflect the dry, open plains and low hills that surround the town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kayes
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 Kayes
A map that means something
For the many people from Kayes living elsewhere, in Bamako, Dakar or abroad, a map of the town by the river is a strong reminder of home. The river and railway give the design clear, memorable lines.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The $9 digital package covers six sizes with no watermark, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Kayes 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.
Kayes map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kayes 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 Kayes 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 Kayes 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 Kayes 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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