Central plateau
A raised plateau covers most of the island and is crossed by few roads. On the map it appears as an open, quiet interior bounded by slopes on all sides.
Minimalist map poster · France
La Désirade Map Poster & Print
16.2585° N / 61.0664° W
A long, narrow plateau island off Guadeloupe, steep along its northern side, with its villages strung along the southern shore.
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On the wall
La Désirade at home
The island
About this La Désirade map poster
La Désirade lies just east of Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe. From above, this slender island looks like a raised table laid along the sea. A high plateau runs its full length and falls in steep slopes to the north. To the south it descends more gradually toward the coast, where the few settlements and the main road are strung out in a line.
The name goes back to Columbus. His crew sighted the island in 1493 on his second voyage, after a long Atlantic crossing, and gave it a name meaning the desired one. Geologists value it for another reason: its rocks are among the oldest in the Lesser Antilles. For more than two centuries it also housed a leper colony.
A La Désirade map poster makes a great deal of a simple form. The long axis of the island reads clearly across the sheet, and the settlements along the south coast, from Grande-Anse eastward, add a thin line of detail against open ground. The result is spare and linear, closer to a drawing than to a plan.
- Area
- 21 km²
- Coordinates
- 16.2585° N / 61.0664° W
- Region
- La Désirade, Island · France
Southern shore villages
Grande-Anse, the main village, and smaller settlements to the east line the gentler south coast. They are joined by a road that runs parallel to the water.
Northern slopes
The north side of the island faces the open Atlantic and drops steeply. It leaves an almost empty edge on the map, a clean line with little built detail.
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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 La Désirade
A map that means something
La Désirade appeals to people who prefer the quieter corners of the Caribbean, and to those with family ties to Guadeloupe. Its long, simple shape looks deliberate on a wall. It also pairs well with maps of neighbouring islands if you are putting together a series.
Set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, whether that is the island's name, a family surname or the date of a crossing. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Try the free 900 px watermarked preview first, then download six print sizes for $9 or order a finished print.
Order the La Désirade 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.
La Désirade map poster — FAQ
How do I order the La Désirade 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 La Désirade 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 La Désirade 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 La Désirade 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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