Dakar–Niger railway
The historic line linking the Senegalese coast with the Niger valley passes through Mahina. On the map it is a firm, straight stroke across softer surroundings.
Minimalist map poster · Mali
13.9044° N / 10.0986° W
A railway town in western Mali, where the track, the river country and scattered compounds meet

One city, five moods
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On the wall



The map
Mahina is a town in the Kayes Region of western Mali, in the river country where the headwaters of the Senegal system gather. It is known as a stop on the old Dakar–Niger railway, and the track is one of the clearest features on its map. The line runs straight through open land, while the town's streets and compounds cluster close beside it.
The layout away from the railway is loose and organic. Sandy lanes curve between walled compounds, open spaces break up the built area, and paths lead out to fields and to the water. The contrast between the straight line of the railway and the irregular pattern of daily life gives the town a distinctive shape when seen from above.
As a black-and-white print, the Mahina map poster brings out that contrast: a firm line of track, the gentle curves of water and a scatter of small streets between them. It is a spare image that suits a place defined by movement and rivers more than by monuments, and it makes a strong piece on a plain wall.
The historic line linking the Senegalese coast with the Niger valley passes through Mahina. On the map it is a firm, straight stroke across softer surroundings.
Mahina lies in a region shaped by the rivers that feed the Senegal. Water and its floodplain edges add broad, curving shapes to the composition.
Away from the track, streets wind between clusters of compounds and open ground. The result is an irregular, cellular texture typical of towns in the Sahel.
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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 Mahina
For families with roots in the Kayes region, many now living in Bamako, Dakar or Europe, a map of Mahina keeps a town in view that may be far away. Railway enthusiasts also value it as a record of a stop on a famous line.
Add a name, a date or a line in Bambara or French as the title and subtitle, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose from five styles, from Classic black & white to Sand. A free 900 px preview lets you check the layout before you buy the $9 HD files.
Order the Mahina poster| 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.
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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.
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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.
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