Rail crossing
The railroad lines that created the town cross near downtown, forming the most prominent lines on the map and dividing the grid into quarters.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Mattoon Map Poster & Print
39.4831° N / 88.3728° W
A railroad town on the flat Illinois prairie, its street grid organised around the crossing of two historic lines
- 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
Mattoon 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 Mattoon, 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
Mattoon at home
The map
About this Mattoon map poster
Mattoon lies in Coles County in east-central Illinois, on flat prairie farmland. The town was founded in the 1850s where two railroads crossed, and that crossing still shapes the map: rail lines cut through the street grid, and the downtown sits close to where they meet.
Around the centre, residential streets follow a regular grid that stretches evenly in every direction, with Lake Paradise and Lake Mattoon to the southwest. The town is known for its original Burger King, a local restaurant that won the right to keep its name after a trademark dispute with the national chain.
A Mattoon map poster shows the clean logic of a Midwestern railroad town: a square grid, strong diagonal and straight rail lines, and farmland at the edges. It is a good match for Eastern Illinois alumni from nearby Charleston, locals and anyone who likes American small-town geometry.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 39.4831° N / 88.3728° W
- Elevation
- 224 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Mattoon, Illinois
Prairie grid
Residential streets are laid out in an even rectangular pattern, giving the map an orderly and very readable structure.
Lakes nearby
To the southwest, Lake Paradise and Lake Mattoon add irregular water shapes that contrast with the straight streets of town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mattoon
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 Mattoon
A map that means something
Mattoon is a place people remember by its streets, schools and railroad crossings. A map of it makes a thoughtful gift for a graduation, a move or a family home.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be changed. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; Classic black & white brings out the grid best.
Order the Mattoon 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.
Mattoon map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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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