Illinois and Michigan Canal
The narrow historic canal passes along the edge of the old town. It is the reason Lockport exists and is still traceable as a thin line on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Lockport Map Poster & Print
41.5895° N / 88.0578° W
A canal town above the Des Plaines valley, where the Illinois and Michigan Canal runs parallel to river and ship channel
- 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
Lockport 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 Lockport, 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
Lockport at home
The map
About this Lockport map poster
Lockport's map is shaped by water that has been engineered. The Des Plaines River, the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal and the much wider Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal run side by side through the valley. The old town sits on the bluff just above them, laid out in a grid that follows the valley's alignment.
The Illinois and Michigan Canal opened in 1848 and linked Lake Michigan to the Mississippi system. Lockport served as the canal's headquarters, and the town takes its name from the locks built here. Parts of the original canal and its towpath survive, and a historic district preserves many of the older stone buildings from that period.
A Lockport map poster reads as a set of parallel lines: river, canal, ship channel and the railroad beside them, with the town's streets stepping away from the valley. It is an unusually linear, almost diagrammatic city plan, and it looks especially sharp in the Blueprint style.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 41.5895° N / 88.0578° W
- Elevation
- 181 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Lockport, Illinois
Sanitary and Ship Canal
This broad, straight channel runs parallel to the river. It is one of the most striking features on the print, a clean band cutting across the valley.
The bluff-top grid
The historic centre sits above the valley on a regular street grid, looking down over the waterways that gave the town its role and its name.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lockport
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 Lockport
A map that means something
Lockport appeals to people who grew up in Will County, to canal and industrial-history enthusiasts, and to anyone who enjoys a map where engineering shows so clearly. The parallel waterways make it one of the more graphic small-city plans in the Chicago region.
Add a personal title, a subtitle such as a year or an address, and your own coordinates line, then choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The file or printed poster arrives ready to frame.
Order the Lockport 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.
Lockport map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lockport 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 Lockport 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 Lockport 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 Lockport 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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