Open pit
The mine pit forms a large, rounded void on the map, ringed by terraces, haul roads and spoil areas that give the poster its most distinctive shape.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Mwadui Map Poster & Print
3.5500° S / 33.6000° E
A mining town arranged around one of the world's best-known diamond pits, with planned streets and wide open ground.
- 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
Mwadui 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 Mwadui, 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
Mwadui at home
The map
About this Mwadui map poster
Mwadui, in the Shinyanga Region of northern Tanzania, grew around the Williamson diamond mine, opened after the geologist John Williamson found a kimberlite deposit here in 1940. It is one of the longest-running diamond mines in the world, and the town has always been shaped by it, with housing, services and roads laid out to serve the operation.
From above, the most striking feature is the mine itself, a large open pit surrounded by tailings, access roads and industrial ground. The residential areas are more regular than in many towns of the region, with planned streets and open spaces that reflect their origin as a company settlement rather than a village that grew slowly.
The mine is also remembered for a pink diamond presented to Princess Elizabeth as a wedding gift in 1947. A Mwadui map poster shows how an industrial landscape can become a strong graphic image, with the geometry of the pit and its haul roads set against the neat blocks of the town and the open plains beyond.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 3.5500° S / 33.6000° E
- Elevation
- 1215 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Mwadui, Tanzania
Planned town
Residential streets were laid out in a deliberate pattern of blocks and loops, a tidy counterpoint to the irregular industrial ground beside them.
Surrounding plains
Beyond the town and mine the land opens into flat country, leaving generous empty space around the edges of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mwadui
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 Mwadui
A map that means something
For people who worked at the mine, grew up in its staff housing or studied its geology, Mwadui is more than a name on a map. The poster's title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised with years of service, a family name or a short dedication.
Noir gives the pit and haul roads a dramatic, almost diagrammatic look, while Blueprint suits the engineering character of the site, and Classic black & white, Paper and Sand are also available. Order a matte print from partners in more than 30 countries, or download the $9 HD files with no watermark.
Order the Mwadui 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.
Mwadui map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mwadui 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 Mwadui 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 Mwadui 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 Mwadui 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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