Vaal River
The river loops along the southern side of the town and marks the provincial border. Its strong, meandering line frames the lower part of the poster.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Orkney Map Poster & Print
26.9802° S / 26.6727° E
A gold-mining town on the Vaal River in North West Province, its streets set among mine shafts, dumps and open veld.
- 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
Orkney 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 Orkney, 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
Orkney at home
The map
About this Orkney map poster
Orkney lies on the north bank of the Vaal River in South Africa's North West Province, south-east of Klerksdorp. It grew up around the gold mines of the Klerksdorp goldfield, and the map shows that origin plainly: a small central grid and planned residential areas, surrounded by large tracts of mine land with shafts, tailings dams and service roads across the veld.
The town takes its name from the Orkney Islands of Scotland, a link to its early founders. Deep-level gold mining has shaped the local economy for decades. The Vaal River, which marks the boundary with the Free State, adds a long, winding line along the southern edge of the area and gives the flat landscape its one natural feature.
An Orkney map poster turns this working landscape into a clean drawing: the tidy town streets, the scattered mine properties and the river bending past on the edge. It is a fitting keepsake for mining families, engineers and anyone who spent years in the goldfields of the North West.
- Population
- 110,000
- Coordinates
- 26.9802° S / 26.6727° E
- Elevation
- 1312 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Orkney, South Africa
Mining landscape
Around the town, large parcels of mine land with access roads and tailings dams form broad, irregular shapes. They set Orkney apart from an ordinary suburban map.
Compact town grid
The central streets form a small, regular grid, and residential areas extend outward in planned blocks. The result is a neat core amid the open veld.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Orkney
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 Orkney
A map that means something
Many families came to Orkney for the mines, and for them the town is tied to work, shifts and community. A map of its streets and river is a respectful way to remember those years, whether you still live nearby or moved on long ago.
Personalise the title and subtitle, perhaps with a mine name or a year, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the HD files for $9 or order a printed poster, shipped from print partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Orkney 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.
Orkney map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Orkney 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 Orkney 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 Orkney 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 Orkney 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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