Markala dam
The dam spans the Niger in a long, straight line and carries a road across the river. On the poster it is the single strongest feature.
Minimalist map poster · Mali
Markala Map Poster & Print
13.6843° N / 6.0735° W
A river town on the Niger where a long dam crosses the water and canals fan out into irrigated land.
- 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
Markala 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 Markala, 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
Markala at home
The map
About this Markala map poster
Markala sits on the Niger in the Ségou region of Mali, and its map is defined by one structure: the Markala dam. Completed in the 1940s, it raises the river to feed the canals of the Office du Niger, one of the largest irrigation schemes in West Africa. A road runs across the dam, making it also an important river crossing.
The town itself is modest, laid out in blocks of low buildings near the riverbank. From above, the Niger dominates as a broad, pale expanse. Channels branch away from it towards farmland where rice and other crops depend on the water the dam diverts.
A Markala map poster captures a landscape shaped by water engineering. The dam cuts a straight line across the natural curve of the river, the canals draw long strokes into the plain, and the town sits compactly where they meet. It is a spare, graphic map that tells a clear story.
- Population
- 54,000
- Coordinates
- 13.6843° N / 6.0735° W
- Elevation
- 293 m
- Time zone
- Bamako
- Region
- Markala, Mali
Irrigation canals
Canals lead away from the river to the Office du Niger farmlands, forming straight, deliberate lines through otherwise flat and open country.
The Niger
The river is wide here and fills much of the frame, giving the map a large, calm area of water around the town's small grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Markala
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 Markala
A map that means something
For people from Markala and the Ségou region, the dam and the river are part of daily life. A map of the town keeps that landscape close, and it suits anyone interested in rivers or large water projects.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, in French, Bambara or English. Choose from Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Blueprint suits the engineered lines of the dam and canals particularly well.
Order the Markala 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.
Markala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Markala 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 Markala 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 Markala 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 Markala 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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