Cliff perimeter
Steep limestone cliffs rise around much of the island, giving it a clean, defined edge that reads strongly against the surrounding ocean.
Minimalist map poster · France
Makatea Map Poster & Print
15.8389° S / 148.2508° W
A raised coral island in the Tuamotus, its cliffs enclosing a plateau marked by old phosphate workings
- 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
Makatea 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 Makatea, 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
Makatea at home
The island
About this Makatea map poster
Makatea is an uplifted coral atoll in the northwest of the Tuamotu archipelago, in French Polynesia. Unlike the low, ring-shaped atolls around it, it rises from the sea in steep limestone cliffs, with a flat plateau on top. From above it looks compact and solid, with narrow beaches and few breaks in its coast.
From 1908 to 1966, Makatea was a major phosphate mining site, and thousands of workers lived and laboured on the island. When the mines closed, most people left, leaving behind rail lines, industrial ruins and a plateau riddled with deep pits. Today a small community remains, and the cliffs have drawn climbers and adventurous visitors.
A Makatea map poster reveals a solid, rounded island with a firm perimeter. The interior carries the traces of its industrial past, while the coast is simple and decisive. It is a striking print for people who know French Polynesia, for those interested in industrial heritage, and for anyone drawn to an island with an unusual story.
- Area
- 24 km²
- Coordinates
- 15.8389° S / 148.2508° W
- Region
- Makatea, Island · France
Mining plateau
The interior plateau bears the remains of phosphate mining, and tracks and settlement traces give the map most of its internal lines.
Solid, not ringed
Unlike the lagoon atolls of the Tuamotus, Makatea is a single solid mass, so on the map it looks more like a stone than a necklace.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Makatea
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 Makatea
A map that means something
Makatea means a great deal to families with roots in the mining years and to travellers who have seen its cliffs and pits in person. The compact shape is easy to frame and makes a strong, understated statement.
Edit the title and subtitle with a family name or a year, and keep the coordinates as a precise reference. Paper and Sand suit the pale limestone, while Classic black & white, Noir and Blueprint offer other moods, in six print sizes.
Order the Makatea 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.
Makatea map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Makatea 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 Makatea 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 Makatea 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 Makatea 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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