The crescent
The Mississippi wraps around the old city in a sweeping curve, and neighbourhood grids rotate to follow it, creating the city's distinctive fanned street pattern.
Minimalist map poster · United States
New Orleans Map Poster & Print
29.9547° N / 90.0751° W
A city wrapped around a crescent bend of the Mississippi, with streets fanning out between the river and the lake.
- 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
New Orleans 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 New Orleans, 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
New Orleans at home
The map
About this New Orleans map poster
New Orleans is shaped by water on almost every side. The Mississippi curves around it in the deep bend that gave it the name Crescent City, while Lake Pontchartrain spreads across the north. Between them, the streets follow the river's curve, so blocks fan out in wedges and avenues converge at unusual angles.
Founded by the French in 1718, the city kept its original grid in the French Quarter, the Vieux Carré, a neat rectangle of streets beside the river. Much of the city lies below sea level and depends on levees, canals and pumps, a fact that shapes its map as much as its history.
A New Orleans map poster brings together the Quarter, the Garden District along St. Charles Avenue, the green expanse of City Park and the long straight canals leading toward the lake. It is a city known for jazz, Mardi Gras and its food, but seen from above, it is the geometry of the river bend that stays in mind.
- Population
- 363,000
- Coordinates
- 29.9547° N / 90.0751° W
- Elevation
- 0 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- New Orleans, Louisiana
French Quarter
The original colonial grid sits beside the river as a compact rectangle of streets, instantly recognisable from above and still the historic core of the city.
Lake Pontchartrain
The lake fills the northern edge of the map with open water, joined to the city by drainage canals and bordered by a long, straight lakefront.
Make it yours
Frame your part of New Orleans
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 New Orleans
A map that means something
New Orleans leaves a strong impression on those who live there and those who visit for a single weekend. A map of the crescent is a restrained way to remember it, whether for a wedding, a first apartment or years spent in the city.
Personalise the title and subtitle, add a date to the coordinates line and choose among five styles. Blueprint suits the canals and levees, while Noir sets off the curve of the river. Printed posters are available in 18×24″ and 24×36″ among other sizes.
Order the New Orleans 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.
New Orleans map poster — FAQ
How do I order the New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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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