Canal system
About five and a half miles of power canals loop through the city. They draw thin, precise lines between the mill buildings and give downtown Lowell one of the most distinctive maps in New England.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Lowell Map Poster & Print
42.6334° N / 71.3162° W
Two rivers, a waterfall and a network of power canals shaped this planned mill city on the Merrimack.
- 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
Lowell 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 Lowell, 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
Lowell at home
The map
About this Lowell map poster
Lowell sits where the Concord River meets the Merrimack, just below Pawtucket Falls, and water defines its map. In the early nineteenth century, investors dug a system of power canals to drive textile mills. Those channels still run through downtown, dividing the centre into islands of brick mill complexes, streets and small parks.
Lowell was one of the first planned industrial cities in the United States, and Lowell National Historical Park preserves its mill history. The city is also the birthplace of the writer Jack Kerouac, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell sits along the Merrimack. Beyond downtown, neighbourhoods spread over rolling ground in a looser, older New England pattern.
A Lowell map poster shows the broad sweep of the Merrimack, the smaller Concord coming in from the south and the canals branching between them, a pattern that is especially clear in fine black lines. Bridges, rail lines and irregular streets complete the picture of a city built around harnessing a river.
- Population
- 111,000
- Coordinates
- 42.6334° N / 71.3162° W
- Elevation
- 36 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Lowell, Massachusetts
Pawtucket Falls
Upstream of downtown, the Merrimack drops over Pawtucket Falls. The falls supplied the water that once filled the canals and powered the city's industry.
Concord confluence
The Concord River joins the Merrimack east of the mill district. It crosses the city from the south in a narrower, winding channel.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Lowell
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 Lowell
A map that means something
Lowell matters to many people: families who worked in the mills, generations of immigrants who settled here, students at UMass Lowell and readers of Kerouac. A map of the city's rivers and canals is both a history lesson and a portrait of home.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line to mark a neighbourhood, a graduation or a family's arrival. Blueprint suits the industrial canals especially well. The $9 HD files come in six print sizes, and a free watermarked preview lets you check the layout first.
Order the Lowell 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.
Lowell map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Lowell 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 Lowell 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 Lowell 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 Lowell 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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