Terraced rows
Long parallel streets of terraced housing cover the valley sides, the densest and most regular pattern on the map and a direct record of the mill era.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Nelson Map Poster & Print
53.8333° N / 2.2000° W
A Pennine mill town of long terraced streets climbing the valley sides, with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal below.
- 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
Nelson 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 Nelson, 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
Nelson at home
The map
About this Nelson map poster
Nelson lies in the Pendle district of east Lancashire, in a valley between Burnley and Colne, with the long ridge of Pendle Hill to the north-west. On a map it is one of the most characteristic Lancashire textile towns: row after row of terraced houses laid out in parallel streets that climb the valley sides, with former mills and yards along the water and railway below.
The town took its name from the Lord Nelson inn, around which settlement grew during the nineteenth century as cotton weaving expanded. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through the town, following the contours of the valley. In the later twentieth century Nelson gained a large South Asian community, which is now part of the everyday life of the town centre.
A Nelson map poster shows the terraces in extraordinary detail. In black and white, the parallel rows form bands of fine lines, broken by mill sites, parks and the curve of the canal. Toward the edges, the terraces give way to fields and farm tracks, and the town's shape stands out clearly against the surrounding Pennine hills.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 53.8333° N / 2.2000° W
- Elevation
- 170 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Nelson, United Kingdom
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The canal follows the valley through Nelson on its route across the Pennines, a smooth curving line that contrasts with the straight rows of houses.
Pendle Hill beyond
The open country toward Pendle Hill rises north-west of town, and on a wide frame the streets fade out into fields and upland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nelson
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 Nelson
A map that means something
Nelson maps are bought by people who grew up among those terraces, by families with roots in Pakistan and Kashmir who made their lives here, and by walkers who know Pendle. The street pattern tells the town's industrial story without a single label.
Choose your title, a subtitle such as a street or year, and the coordinates line. Classic black & white and Noir both suit the fine terrace pattern. The $9 pack includes six print sizes as PNG and PDF, without a watermark.
Order the Nelson 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.
Nelson map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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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