Illinois River
The river runs along the western side of town, wide and gently curving. On the poster it forms a bold open band that frames the downtown streets.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Pekin Map Poster & Print
40.5675° N / 89.6407° W
A river town on the east bank of the Illinois River, its downtown grid facing the water just south of Peoria.
- 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
Pekin 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 Pekin, 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
Pekin at home
The map
About this Pekin map poster
Pekin lies in central Illinois on the east bank of the Illinois River, a few miles south of Peoria, and is the seat of Tazewell County. The river forms the western edge of the town. The downtown grid runs close to the water, with industrial areas and rail lines along the bank.
According to local tradition, the town was named after Peking, the old Western name for Beijing, in the belief that it lay directly opposite the Chinese city on the globe. Pekin was the home town of Everett Dirksen, the long-serving US senator, and the Dirksen Congressional Center is based here. Residential neighbourhoods spread east from downtown across flat, regular blocks.
A Pekin map poster sets the broad river and its floodplain against the ordered geometry of a Midwestern town. A bridge and rail lines cross the water on the west side, while the streets spread east in a steady grid. It is a clear, grounded picture of a river community in the middle of Illinois.
- Population
- 33,000
- Coordinates
- 40.5675° N / 89.6407° W
- Elevation
- 153 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Pekin, Illinois
Downtown grid
The historic centre sits close to the river in a tight rectangular grid, with the county courthouse at its core and the main streets leading inland.
Riverside industry
Rail lines and industrial sites follow the bank, drawn in long straight strokes. They record the town's history as a working river town and manufacturing centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Pekin
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 Pekin
A map that means something
Pekin has strong local loyalty, and families often stay for generations. A map of the town suits anyone who grew up by the river, graduated from its high school or simply wants a piece of central Illinois on the wall.
Use your family name as the title, add a subtitle with a year and adjust the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and order a matte print with an optional wooden frame or download the HD files.
Order the Pekin 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.
Pekin map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin 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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