Terraced slopes
Rows of terraced houses run down the hillsides in close parallel lines. This fine, regular texture is typical of Lancashire mill towns and reads beautifully in black and white.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Oldham Map Poster & Print
53.5405° N / 2.1183° W
A former mill town climbing the western edge of the Pennines, its streets giving way to moorland and reservoirs in the east.
- 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
Oldham 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 Oldham, 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
Oldham at home
The map
About this Oldham map poster
Oldham sits on high ground at the edge of the Pennines, and its map reflects that climb. The town centre occupies a ridge, and terraced streets spread down the slopes in tight parallel rows. To the east the pattern thins out into hill farms, villages and open moor. Main roads radiate from the centre toward Manchester, Rochdale and across the hills into Yorkshire.
In the nineteenth century Oldham became one of the great cotton-spinning towns of the world. Many of its large mills still stand, and their rectangular footprints are visible among the houses. Today the Metrolink tram runs through the town centre, Alexandra Park adds a large green space near the centre, and the borough reaches out to the moorland reservoirs of Saddleworth.
An Oldham map poster shows the tension between a dense industrial townscape and the open upland around it. The terraces, the mill sites, the ring road and the sudden emptiness of the hills give the composition real depth. It suits anyone with family roots in the town or a fondness for the landscapes of northern England.
- Population
- 237,000
- Coordinates
- 53.5405° N / 2.1183° W
- Elevation
- 204 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Oldham, United Kingdom
Mill footprints
Large, blocky mill buildings interrupt the terraces and mark the cotton-spinning industry that shaped the town. On the map they appear as solid rectangles scattered across the districts.
The Pennine edge
East of the centre the streets fade into moorland, villages and reservoirs. Within a short distance, the map moves from dense urban lines to open hill country.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Oldham
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 Oldham
A map that means something
Oldham means something specific to people who grew up in its terraces or whose families worked in the mills. A map of the town holds that history without needing words, and the upland edge gives it a strong sense of place.
Personalise it with a street name, a family surname or a date in the title and subtitle, and pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries, on matte paper with an optional frame.
Order the Oldham 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.
Oldham map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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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