Open street pattern
Wide lanes and compounds give the town a loose, low-density texture, very different from the tight grids of coastal or river cities.
Minimalist map poster · Chad
Mao Map Poster & Print
14.1229° N / 15.3119° E
A Sahel town among sand dunes north of Lake Chad, its streets spreading loosely across open ground
- 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
Mao 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 Mao, 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
Mao at home
The map
About this Mao map poster
Mao is the capital of the Kanem Province in western Chad, north-east of Lake Chad. From above, the town sits in a landscape of low dunes and dry valleys, where the edges of settlement are soft and open rather than hemmed in by rivers, coasts or hills.
The street pattern is loose and wide, with blocks of compounds and sandy lanes that thin out gradually into the surrounding terrain. Tracks and roads lead away across the plain toward neighbouring towns and villages, giving the map a sense of distance and space that is typical of the Sahel.
Mao is also the traditional seat of the Sultan of Kanem, linking the town to one of the oldest historical states in the region. A Mao map poster captures this setting in its simplest form: a town of open streets set against a wide, quiet landscape.
- Population
- 51,000
- Coordinates
- 14.1229° N / 15.3119° E
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Time zone
- Ndjamena
- Region
- Mao, Chad
Dune landscape
The town lies among the dunes and hollows of Kanem. On the map the lack of hard edges lets the settlement fade gently into the surrounding land.
Roads across Kanem
A few main routes lead outward across the plain, connecting Mao with the wider region and forming strong lines in an otherwise quiet composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mao
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 Mao
A map that means something
A map of Mao is a personal and unusual piece: a portrait of a Sahel town that few people outside Chad will have seen drawn this way. For those with roots in Kanem, it becomes a calm, lasting reminder of home.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 download includes six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF files, and printed posters are available too.
Order the Mao 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.
Mao map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mao 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 Mao 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 Mao 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 Mao 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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