Great Falls
Near downtown the Passaic drops over a basalt cliff, one of the larger waterfalls in the eastern United States. It remains the focal point of the city plan.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Paterson Map Poster & Print
40.9168° N / 74.1718° W
A mill city wrapped in a wide loop of the Passaic River, with the Great Falls at its heart.
- 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
Paterson 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 Paterson, 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
Paterson at home
The map
About this Paterson map poster
The Passaic River defines Paterson. It swings around much of the city in a wide loop before heading south. At the Great Falls the river drops over a basalt ledge into a narrow chasm, and that drop is the reason the city was founded. On a map the falls sit close to downtown, with raceways and old mill blocks gathered around them.
In 1791 the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, backed by Alexander Hamilton, chose this site for a planned industrial town powered by water. Paterson later became known as Silk City for its textile mills. The Great Falls district is now a national historical park, and the surrounding streets still follow the logic of raceways and factory lots.
Beyond the historic core, the grid runs in several directions at once, bent by the river and by Garret Mountain to the southwest. A Paterson map poster captures that tension between water and street pattern. It is a fitting piece for anyone with family roots in the mills, and for readers who know the city through the long poem William Carlos Williams named after it.
- Population
- 148,000
- Coordinates
- 40.9168° N / 74.1718° W
- Elevation
- 26 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Paterson, New Jersey
Raceway system
Channels built to carry water from above the falls to the mills shaped the streets of the historic district. Their lines can still be traced among the industrial blocks.
River loop
The Passaic bends around the city and forms a natural boundary. A series of bridges crosses it into neighbouring towns.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Paterson
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 Paterson
A map that means something
Paterson is a city people carry with them: the mills, the falls and the neighbourhoods their grandparents settled in. A black-and-white map lets the river and the old industrial grid speak for themselves, without the noise of a tourist print.
Choose a title and subtitle, such as a street name or a year, and personalise the coordinates line. The map comes in five styles, including Noir and Paper. Buy it as $9 HD files in six print sizes, or as a printed poster shipped from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Paterson posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Paterson map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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 worldwide. 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 Paterson 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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