Historic grid
Long parallel streets and regular cross streets form the city's original plan, still perfectly legible on the map and centred on the civic buildings.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Pietermaritzburg Map Poster & Print
29.6168° S / 30.3928° E
A colonial grid laid out in a green river valley, ringed by hills and the wooded slopes of the Natal Midlands.
- 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
Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg, 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
Pietermaritzburg at home
The map
About this Pietermaritzburg map poster
Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, lies in the valley of the Msunduzi River, about eighty kilometres inland from Durban. From above, its historic centre is one of the clearest grids in South Africa, a set of long, straight streets laid out by Voortrekker settlers in the late 1830s and later filled with Victorian buildings. Around it, suburbs climb the surrounding hills in curving lines.
The red-brick City Hall, rebuilt in 1901 after a fire, stands at the centre of the grid. Pietermaritzburg also holds a significant place in world history: in 1893 Mohandas Gandhi was forced off a train at its station, an experience he later described as a turning point in his life. Every year the Comrades Marathon links the city with Durban.
A Pietermaritzburg map poster shows the ordered centre in striking contrast with its setting: the river winding along the valley, the green spaces of Alexandra Park and the Botanic Gardens, and the wooded escarpments that frame the city. The result is balanced and detailed, with a clear sense of history in its lines.
- Population
- 839,000
- Coordinates
- 29.6168° S / 30.3928° E
- Elevation
- 636 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Msunduzi River
The river curves along the southern side of the centre, lined by parks and green corridors that soften the edges of the grid.
Surrounding hills
Suburbs spread up the slopes on every side in winding roads, while forest and plantations mark the escarpments that enclose the valley.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Pietermaritzburg
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 Pietermaritzburg
A map that means something
Pietermaritzburg is a city of schools, universities and long family histories, and many people have a strong attachment to it. A map of its grid and hills is a fitting gift for graduates, Comrades runners or anyone who has called it home.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a year, a school or a race time, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital files print cleanly at A2, 24×36″ and four other sizes.
Order the Pietermaritzburg 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.
Pietermaritzburg map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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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