Great Stone Dam
The dam, built in the late 1840s, crosses the Merrimack in a firm line. It was the reason for the city's existence and sits at the centre of its map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Lawrence Map Poster & Print
42.7070° N / 71.1631° W
A planned mill city on the Merrimack River, with a stone dam, parallel canals and brick mill blocks along the water.
- 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
Lawrence 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 Lawrence, 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
Lawrence at home
The map
About this Lawrence map poster
Lawrence was built on purpose. In the 1840s investors from Boston chose this stretch of the Merrimack River for a new industrial city and built the Great Stone Dam to harness its flow. On a map, the planning is still clear. Canals run parallel to the river on both banks and feed long rows of mill buildings, with a grid of worker housing behind them.
The river divides the city in two. On the north side are the downtown, the Campagnone Common and the densest streets. The Spicket River winds through from the north and meets the Merrimack near the mills. The layout of the south bank is looser. Several bridges link the two halves, and they appear on the map as short, precise crossings.
Lawrence is known for the 1912 textile strike, often called the Bread and Roses strike, and for generations of immigrants who came to work in its mills. A Lawrence map poster shows the industrial layout that brought them there: dam, canals and mills set out as one system.
- Population
- 80,000
- Coordinates
- 42.7070° N / 71.1631° W
- Elevation
- 14 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Lawrence, Massachusetts
Mill canals
The North and South Canals run alongside the river and separate a narrow strip of mill buildings from the rest of the grid, a clear sign of a planned industrial city.
Spicket River
The smaller river winds through the northern neighbourhoods before joining the Merrimack. Its curve contrasts with the regular streets around it.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lawrence
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 Lawrence
A map that means something
Many families in Massachusetts and further afield trace their history back to Lawrence's mills. This map shows where that history happened. The structure of river, canal and grid is clear and graphic in black and white.
You can use the title for a family name, the subtitle for the year someone arrived and the coordinates line for a particular street. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as $9 digital files or a matte printed poster.
Order the Lawrence 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.
Lawrence map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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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