Compact town
Kidal's streets form a tight, fairly regular block pattern. It stands out as a dense centre against the open desert around it.
Minimalist map poster · Mali
Kidal Map Poster & Print
18.4434° N / 1.4092° E
A desert town at the edge of a rocky massif, crossed by dry riverbeds that spread out across the Sahara.
- 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
Kidal 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 Kidal, 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
Kidal at home
The map
About this Kidal map poster
Kidal lies in northeastern Mali, in the Adrar des Ifoghas, a rocky upland region in the Sahara. The town sits in a valley surrounded by bare hills and wide sandy plains. On the map, its streets form a compact, fairly regular block pattern. Beyond them there is little but open desert, rock outcrops and the pale lines of dry riverbeds.
These wadis are the key to the landscape. They carry water only rarely, after the short rains, but they shape the terrain and cut long branching paths across the map. Kidal has long been an important centre for the Tuareg people of the region, and tracks lead out of town across the desert toward other settlements and wells.
A Kidal map poster shows how small a town can look in a very large landscape. In black and white, the street grid becomes a dense spot surrounded by the fine, branching lines of dry watercourses. The result is spare and graphic, and it suits the place well.
- Population
- 40,000
- Coordinates
- 18.4434° N / 1.4092° E
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Time zone
- Bamako
- Region
- Kidal, Mali
Dry riverbeds
Wadis branch across the terrain around the town. Although usually dry, they trace fine, tree-like lines that shape the whole landscape.
Rocky uplands
The hills of the Adrar des Ifoghas rise around the valley. They create rougher, broken ground at the edges of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kidal
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 Kidal
A map that means something
For people from Kidal, many of whom live far from home, a map of the town carries a strong connection to family, community and the desert. Its minimal look also makes it a striking piece to hang.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line in any language, including Tamasheq or French. The five styles are Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand is a natural choice for a Saharan town.
Order the Kidal 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.
Kidal map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kidal 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 Kidal 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 Kidal 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 Kidal 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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