Bends of the Usk
The river loops through the centre in wide tidal curves. Its broad banks of mud and water divide the city into east and west and give the map its strongest line.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Newport Map Poster & Print
51.5877° N / 2.9983° W
A city drawn into loops by the tidal River Usk, crossed by bridges and running south to old docks on the Severn Estuary.
- 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
Newport 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 Newport, 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
Newport at home
The map
About this Newport map poster
From above, the River Usk sets the shape of Newport. It swings south through the centre in wide, muddy bends before it reaches the Severn Estuary. The Severn has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world, so on a map the riverbanks look like broad margins more than sharp edges. Terraced streets climb the slopes on both sides, and the old town sits on the west bank around the ruins of the castle.
Further south, the street pattern gives way to the straight lines of the docks. These long rectangular basins were dug when Newport shipped coal down from the valleys. Beyond them the land flattens into the Gwent Levels, crossed by drainage ditches known locally as reens. The Transporter Bridge of 1906 stands near the river mouth. It is one of very few of its kind that survive anywhere, and its frame is easy to pick out on the plan.
The street plan also holds the city's history. Stow Hill rises from the centre to St Woolos Cathedral. Westgate Square recalls the Chartist rising of 1839, when marchers confronted troops at the Westgate Hotel. The M4 curves around the north of the city through the Brynglas tunnels, and newer crossings such as the City Bridge add pale lines over the water. A Newport map poster shows all of this at once: hill, river, docks and levels.
- Population
- 162,000
- Coordinates
- 51.5877° N / 2.9983° W
- Elevation
- 16 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Newport, United Kingdom
The Transporter Bridge
Opened in 1906 near the mouth of the Usk, this steel frame with its high girder carries a hanging gondola across the river. It is one of Newport's defining landmarks.
Docks and Levels
South of the centre, rectangular dock basins meet the flat Gwent Levels. The Levels are crossed by straight drainage ditches that give the edge of the map an almost ruled look.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Newport
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 Newport
A map that means something
Newport is where many people grew up, studied, or crossed the Severn to start a new job. A map of it brings back the river, the climb up Stow Hill and the bridges in between. It works well as a gift for someone who has moved away and still thinks of the Usk as home.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example a family name with the year you moved in. Then pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the docks and bridges well, and Paper gives the river a softer tone.
Order the Newport 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.
Newport map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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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