Regular grid
Most of Merke is built on long parallel streets and deep plots, a clear, calm grid that fills the frame with a rhythm of rectangles.
Minimalist map poster · Kazakhstan
Merke Map Poster & Print
42.8718° N / 73.1965° E
A Silk Road town at the foot of the Kyrgyz Range, with straight streets fanning out across a green valley
- 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
Merke 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 Merke, 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
Merke at home
The map
About this Merke map poster
Merke lies in Zhambyl Region in southern Kazakhstan, on the northern side of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range, close to the border with Kyrgyzstan. The main road between Almaty and Taraz passes through, and a river of the same name comes down from the mountains to water the orchards and fields around the town.
The town is laid out mostly on a grid, with long straight streets lined by single-storey houses and garden plots. On the map this produces an orderly pattern of rectangular blocks, interrupted by the river's course and the irrigation channels that follow it. The mountains rise just beyond the southern edge of the frame.
The area has been settled for a long time: medieval Merke was a stop on the Silk Road, and archaeologists have studied the remains of the old settlement. A Merke map poster brings the present-day town into view, with its grid, river and highway.
- Population
- 16,000
- Coordinates
- 42.8718° N / 73.1965° E
- Elevation
- 687 m
- Time zone
- Almaty
- Region
- Merke, Kazakhstan
Merke river
The river comes down from the mountains and passes by the town, its course and the channels around it cutting softly across the straight streets.
Almaty–Taraz road
The main highway of southern Kazakhstan runs through the town, a strong line that marks Merke's place on the route between two regional cities.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Merke
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 Merke
A map that means something
A map of Merke suits people who grew up in the valley below the mountains, or those who travelled the old Silk Road route through southern Kazakhstan. Its clear grid looks graphic and restful on a wall.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line in Latin or Cyrillic style, adding a name or year if you wish, and choose one of five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Merke 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.
Merke map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Merke 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 Merke 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 Merke 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 Merke 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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