Tidal creeks
Creeks and mangroves wrap around the old town, dividing the land into irregular fingers and making the coastline one of the most intricate shapes in the region.
Minimalist map poster · Australia
Port Hedland Map Poster & Print
20.3121° S / 118.6106° E
A port town on a sliver of coast in the Pilbara, surrounded by tidal creeks, mangroves, salt ponds and rail lines
- 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
Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland, 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
Port Hedland at home
The map
About this Port Hedland map poster
Port Hedland lies on the Pilbara coast of Western Australia, and on a map it is one of the most unusual towns in the country. The old town sits on a narrow strip of land between the Indian Ocean and a maze of tidal creeks and mangroves, connected to the mainland by a causeway. South Hedland lies inland.
It is one of the largest bulk export ports in the world by tonnage, handling iron ore that arrives from inland mines on very long trains. Salt is produced here too, in evaporation ponds that appear as flat geometric shapes near the coast. The harbour channel and wharves form a large part of the town's outline.
A Port Hedland map poster captures a landscape shaped by tides and industry. Creeks branch through the mangroves, rail lines curve toward the port, and the salt ponds add straight edges to a coast that is otherwise organic. The contrast is striking in black and white, part working harbour and part estuary.
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 20.3121° S / 118.6106° E
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Time zone
- Perth
- Region
- Port Hedland, Western Australia
Iron ore port
Wharves, stockyards and a dredged shipping channel occupy a large part of the harbour, showing the scale of the bulk export trade that defines the town.
Salt ponds
Large rectangular evaporation ponds near the coast create sharp geometric blocks on the map, a clear contrast to the winding creeks around them.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Port Hedland
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 Port Hedland
A map that means something
Many people have lived and worked in Port Hedland for a few years, on a mine roster or at the port, and remember it vividly. A map of its creeks, causeway and harbour marks that chapter in a quiet way.
Add a title, a subtitle with the years you were there, and a coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand works well with the Pilbara palette, and Blueprint with the port.
Order the Port Hedland 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.
Port Hedland map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland 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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