Reservoir waters
The Đà River widens into a reservoir here, forming the largest shape on the map and dividing the town into sections on its banks.
Minimalist map poster · Vietnam
Mường Lay Map Poster & Print
22.0000° N / 103.1333° E
A rebuilt mountain town above the Đà River, its roads stepped into steep slopes around a hydropower reservoir
- 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
Mường Lay 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 Mường Lay, 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
Mường Lay at home
The map
About this Mường Lay map poster
Mường Lay lies in Điện Biên Province in the mountainous far northwest of Vietnam, where the Đà River runs through deep valleys among high ridges. The town was once known as Lai Châu and was substantially relocated and rebuilt higher up the slopes when the reservoir of the Sơn La hydropower project raised the water level in the valley.
That history is visible on the map. Rather than a flat grid, streets follow contour lines along the hillsides, forming terraces of roads above a broad band of water. Bridges cross the reservoir and its arms, and mountain roads leave the town in long switchbacks toward other valleys of the northwest.
A Mường Lay map poster shows a settlement shaped by water and terrain. The widened river dominates the composition, with the town strung along its banks in narrow, winding bands. In monochrome, the result is both calm and dramatic, a reminder of how steep and remote this part of Vietnam remains.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 22.0000° N / 103.1333° E
- Elevation
- 496 m
- Time zone
- Ho Chi Minh
- Region
- Mường Lay, Vietnam
Contour streets
Roads run along the hillsides in stacked curves, following the terrain rather than a grid and giving the town a layered appearance.
Relocated town
Much of the town was rebuilt on higher ground ahead of the reservoir filling, so its layout is relatively recent and adapted to the slopes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mường Lay
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 Mường Lay
A map that means something
For people from Mường Lay, especially those who remember the old town before the water rose, a map is a way to hold on to place and change at once. For travellers in Vietnam's northwest, it recalls mountain roads and river views.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with the old name or a year, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. HD files for $9 include six sizes, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Order the Mường Lay 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.
Mường Lay map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mường Lay 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 Mường Lay 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 Mường Lay 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 Mường Lay 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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