Colonial street grid
The historic core follows a regular pattern of square blocks around the central plaza and the church, a clean chequerboard that reads clearly in black and white.
Minimalist map poster · Mexico
Matehuala Map Poster & Print
23.6482° N / 100.6433° W
A compact grid on the high desert plain of the Altiplano, with the ranges of the Sierra de Catorce rising to the west
- 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
Matehuala 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 Matehuala, 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
Matehuala at home
The map
About this Matehuala map poster
Matehuala lies on the open Altiplano of northern San Luis Potosí, a dry upland where towns form tight blocks and the land around them stays empty. From above, the centre is a regular colonial grid around its main squares. The streets are laid out in straight lines, and the land beyond them turns quickly into scrub, dry watercourses and long, straight roads.
The town is best known as the gateway to Real de Catorce, the old silver-mining village up in the mountains to the west. It is also known for its large neo-Gothic parish church, which faces the central plaza and is often said to be modelled on a church in Lyon. The federal highway between San Luis Potosí and Monterrey passes the town, and that route has long made Matehuala a stopping point.
A Matehuala map poster shows a town built for a harsh landscape. The old grid is dense and orderly. Newer districts spread outward along the highways in looser patterns. Around the edges the lines thin out into dirt tracks and field boundaries, which gives the composition a clear centre and a very open frame.
- Population
- 77,000
- Coordinates
- 23.6482° N / 100.6433° W
- Elevation
- 1581 m
- Time zone
- Mexico City
- Region
- Matehuala, Mexico
Highway corridor
The main highway between San Luis Potosí and Monterrey passes the town. Its long, straight line cuts across the plain and anchors the edge of the map.
Altiplano edges
Beyond the built-up area, dry creek beds and rural tracks fade into the open plateau. That emptiness lets the town's grid stand out sharply.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Matehuala
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 Matehuala
A map that means something
For many people Matehuala is the last stop before the road climbs to Real de Catorce, or it is simply the town where family roots are. A poster of it marks a real crossroads of the north, a place people remember passing through or growing up in.
You can add your own title, a subtitle such as a year or a route, and the coordinates line. The five styles are Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand in particular suits the desert setting.
Order the Matehuala 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.
Matehuala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Matehuala 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 Matehuala 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 Matehuala 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 Matehuala 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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