The old town grid
The historic centre is a small, tight grid of blocks close to the river. It is the area where the siege took place.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Mafikeng Map Poster & Print
25.8652° S / 25.6442° E
A capital town on the Molopo River near the Botswana border, joined to the planned layout of neighbouring Mmabatho.
- 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
Mafikeng 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 Mafikeng, 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
Mafikeng at home
The map
About this Mafikeng map poster
Mafikeng, officially spelled Mahikeng, is the capital of South Africa's North West province. It lies near the Botswana border. From above, the older town is a compact grid beside the Molopo River, and the government centre of Mmabatho, built in the 1970s and 1980s, spreads out to the north with broad roads and large institutional sites.
Around the two centres, townships and suburbs fill the open savanna, their streets laid out as long curved blocks. The Molopo is a modest river, but it marks the southern edge of the old town clearly. Railway lines and main roads run out toward Gaborone and Johannesburg.
A Mafikeng map poster captures a town best known for the Siege of Mafeking of 1899 to 1900, during which Robert Baden-Powell commanded the garrison. His experiences there later influenced the founding of the Scout movement.
- Population
- 77,000
- Coordinates
- 25.8652° S / 25.6442° E
- Elevation
- 1284 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Mafikeng, South Africa
Mmabatho
The former Bophuthatswana capital lies to the north. Its wide avenues and large government plots give it a very different texture on the map.
Molopo River
A narrow river runs past the southern side of the old town. It is a thin but important line in a dry landscape.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mafikeng
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 Mafikeng
A map that means something
Mafikeng is a meaningful choice for people from the North West, for students and graduates of the local university campus, and for anyone interested in the siege and the history of Scouting.
You can add a title, subtitle and date, and choose one of five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. It is available as a digital download or a printed poster with an optional frame.
Order the Mafikeng 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.
Mafikeng map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mafikeng 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 Mafikeng 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 Mafikeng 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 Mafikeng 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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