Cheney mill district
The historic district is a group of streets and large mill buildings built by the silk company. It is the densest and most historic part of the town plan.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Manchester Map Poster & Print
41.7759° N / 72.5215° W
Connecticut's former Silk City, with mill villages along the Hockanum and a crossroads of highways east of Hartford
- 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
Manchester 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 Manchester, 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
Manchester at home
The map
About this Manchester map poster
Manchester lies just east of Hartford, and for much of its history it was defined by the Cheney Brothers silk mills. The company built mills, worker housing and parks across the town, earning it the nickname Silk City. The Cheney Brothers Historic District still marks that industrial centre on the map.
The town's older streets follow the valleys and small rivers that once powered the mills, including the Hockanum River to the north. Main Street runs north to south through the historic centre. Around it, later neighbourhoods and commercial areas stretch toward the interchanges of I-84 and I-384.
A Manchester map poster combines several layers: the mill village streets from the silk era, a traditional New England main street, and the wide curves of the postwar highways. Printed in black and white, each layer stays distinct, and together they tell the story of an industrial town that became a suburb.
- Population
- 31,000
- Coordinates
- 41.7759° N / 72.5215° W
- Elevation
- 83 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Manchester, Connecticut
Main Street
A long, straight road runs north to south through the town centre and ties the older neighbourhoods together along one clear line.
Highway interchanges
I-84 and I-384 meet near the town. Their ramps and wide curves contrast with the smaller residential streets around them.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Manchester
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 Manchester
A map that means something
Manchester suits people with family roots in the silk mills, people who grew up on its quieter streets, or anyone interested in New England industrial history. The map carries more history than a typical suburb.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a street address or a family name. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Paper gives the mill district an archival character.
Order the Manchester 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.
Manchester map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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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