Murghab River
The river flows north through the city in a gentle curve. It divides the urban area and supplies the water on which the whole oasis depends.
Minimalist map poster · Turkmenistan
Mary Map Poster & Print
37.5938° N / 61.8303° E
An oasis city on the Murghab River in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert, a short drive from the ruins of ancient Merv.
- 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
Mary in every style
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Every street in Mary, 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
Mary at home
The map
About this Mary map poster
Mary grew up on the Murghab River in south-eastern Turkmenistan, in an oasis surrounded by the Karakum Desert. The modern city was founded in the 1880s, and its centre follows a fairly regular pattern of straight streets and blocks. Irrigation channels, fed in part by the Karakum Canal crossing the oasis, bring water to the cotton fields and gardens around the town.
Mary is the successor of Merv, one of the great cities of the Silk Road. The ruins of Merv lie about 30 kilometres to the east and are listed by UNESCO as the State Historical and Cultural Park Ancient Merv. The province around Mary is also central to Turkmenistan's natural gas industry, and the large Galkynysh field lies within it.
A Mary map poster shows the geometry of a desert oasis: a clear urban grid, the curve of the Murghab running through it, and irrigated farmland stretching out in orderly strips until it gives way to empty desert. The contrast between dense, watered land and the open space beyond gives the print a strong, simple structure.
- Population
- 167,000
- Coordinates
- 37.5938° N / 61.8303° E
- Elevation
- 223 m
- Time zone
- Ashgabat
- Region
- Mary, Turkmenistan
City grid
The central districts follow a regular layout of straight streets and rectangular blocks, first laid out in the late nineteenth century and extended in later decades.
Irrigated fields
Canals and field boundaries around the city create long parallel lines and patchwork shapes. They end abruptly where the desert begins at the edge of the oasis.
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Frame your part of Mary
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 Mary
A map that means something
For people from Mary, or travellers who came to see ancient Merv, a map of the modern city holds the memory of the oasis and the desert around it. You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, for example with the city's name in Turkmen or a travel date.
The Sand style fits the desert setting, while Classic black & white, Noir, Paper and Blueprint offer other moods. A free 900 px preview is available. For $9 you receive six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF files, with no watermark.
Order the Mary 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.
Mary map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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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