Vaal River islands
The Vaal splits into multiple channels at Parys, enclosing islands covered with trees, and this braided stretch of river gives the map its central feature.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Parys Map Poster & Print
26.9033° S / 27.4573° E
A Free State river town on a bend of the Vaal, with wooded islands and the hills of the Vredefort Dome nearby.
- 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
Parys 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 Parys, 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
Parys at home
The map
About this Parys map poster
Parys lies on the southern bank of the Vaal River in the northern Free State, a short drive south of Johannesburg. From above, the river dominates the scene: it widens here into several channels divided by wooded islands, and the town's streets spread out on the flat ground beside it in a compact, regular grid.
Around the town rise the rugged hills of the Vredefort Dome, the eroded remains of the largest known meteorite impact structure on Earth, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a map, the hills show as a band of rougher terrain crossed by winding roads, a clear contrast with the open farmland further south.
The river has made Parys a popular weekend destination, with rafting, canoeing and riverside lodges, and the town centre is known for its galleries and antique shops. A Parys map poster captures that setting, a small grid of streets pressed close to a river full of islands, with ancient hills rising beyond.
- Population
- 71,000
- Coordinates
- 26.9033° S / 27.4573° E
- Elevation
- 1398 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Parys, South Africa
Vredefort Dome hills
The hills around the town form part of the Vredefort Dome, an ancient meteorite impact structure whose rough terrain appears as a textured band on the map.
Compact town grid
The town's streets follow a simple grid on level ground beside the river, a tidy pattern set between the water and the open farmland of the Free State.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Parys
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 Parys
A map that means something
Parys is a place people return to: for weekends on the river, family holidays or a wedding in the hills. A map marks those memories, with a personal title, a date and the coordinates of the river town printed below.
Five styles are available, from Classic black & white and Noir to Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Buy the HD files for $9 in six print sizes, preview the map free as a 900 px image first, or order a printed matte poster.
Order the Parys 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.
Parys map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Parys 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 Parys 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 Parys 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 Parys 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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