The isthmus
Lake Mendota and Lake Monona squeeze the downtown into a thin band, so the city's densest streets run across a narrow neck of land between two large lakes.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Madison Map Poster & Print
43.0731° N / 89.4012° W
A narrow isthmus between two lakes, with the Capitol at its centre and diagonal streets angling out like spokes
- 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
Madison 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 Madison, 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
Madison at home
The map
About this Madison map poster
Madison is one of the few American cities built on an isthmus. Lake Mendota lies to the north and Lake Monona to the south, and the land between them narrows sharply around the Capitol. The domed building sits on a square from which streets set off diagonally, overlaid on the regular grid, so the centre looks like a star pinned between two bodies of water.
From Capitol Square, State Street runs west to the University of Wisconsin campus, which wraps along the Mendota shoreline and climbs Bascom Hill. Farther along, Picnic Point stretches out into the lake. To the south-west, Lake Wingra and the university arboretum add another patch of water and woodland, and smaller lakes continue down the Yahara chain.
A Madison map poster is mostly water and shoreline, which gives it an unusually clean composition. Choose $9 digital HD files in six sizes, 30×40 cm through 24×36″, each as a 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, or have it printed on matte paper, with or without a wooden frame, by print partners in more than 30 countries.
- Population
- 280,000
- Coordinates
- 43.0731° N / 89.4012° W
- Elevation
- 267 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Madison, Wisconsin
Capitol Square
The square around the domed State Capitol breaks the grid with diagonal avenues that radiate outward, one of the most recognisable street patterns in the Midwest.
Campus shoreline
The university follows Mendota's southern shore westward from State Street, with Bascom Hill and the long finger of Picnic Point both clear on the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Madison
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 Madison
A map that means something
Madison has a large community of alumni who left but never quite stopped thinking about the lakes, the Terrace chairs and walks along State Street. A poster of the isthmus is an easy way to keep a piece of it on the wall.
Put a graduation year or wedding date in the subtitle, rename the title, and edit the coordinates line. The five styles, from Classic black & white to Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, each render the lakes differently, and Blueprint suits them particularly well.
Order the Madison 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.
Madison map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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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