Markham River mouth
The river reaches the sea east of the city in a wide spread of braided channels and gravel bars, a rough textured shape beside the smooth coastline.
Minimalist map poster · Papua New Guinea
Lae Map Poster & Print
6.7233° S / 146.9961° E
Papua New Guinea's port city beside the mouth of the Markham River, facing the Huon Gulf with mountains behind
- 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
Lae 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 Lae, 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
Lae at home
The map
About this Lae map poster
Lae spreads along the northern shore of the Huon Gulf, beside the wide braided mouth of the Markham River. On the map the coastline and the harbour form the southern edge, the river's gravel channels spread to the east, and the city's suburbs extend inland along a few main roads towards the valley and the mountains beyond.
Lae is the country's main industrial centre and its largest port, and the Highlands Highway begins here, carrying goods up to the interior. The city was an important base during the Second World War. It is also remembered as the place where Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan took off in 1937 on the flight from which they never arrived.
A Lae map poster brings together sea, river and city in an unusual balance. The broad shapes of the gulf and the Markham delta hold the frame, while the street network, with its curving suburban roads and the botanic gardens near the centre, fills the land between them in finer detail.
- Population
- 76,000
- Coordinates
- 6.7233° S / 146.9961° E
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Time zone
- Port Moresby
- Region
- Lae, Papua New Guinea
Port and waterfront
The harbour and wharves sit on the gulf shore at the southern edge of the city, the start of the main supply route into the highlands.
Botanic gardens
A large green area near the centre holds the Lae Botanic Gardens and the war cemetery, an open space among the city's streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lae
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 Lae
A map that means something
Lae is a map for people who grew up in Morobe, worked in the port or the highlands trade, or have a family connection to the war history of the Huon Gulf. It shows a working city set against a dramatic coastline.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick one of five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download includes six sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, with no watermark.
Order the Lae 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.
Lae map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lae 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 Lae 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 Lae 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 Lae 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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