Founding grid
The oldest streets run long and straight in a regular pattern set out in the nineteenth century, giving the centre a disciplined, almost architectural look on paper.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Potchefstroom Map Poster & Print
26.7167° S / 27.1000° E
A Highveld university town of long straight streets and shaded avenues, laid out in the nineteenth century beside the Mooi River.
- 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
Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom, 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
Potchefstroom at home
The map
About this Potchefstroom map poster
Potchefstroom was founded in 1838 by Voortrekkers and is regarded as the oldest town in what was once the Transvaal. It later served as the first capital of the South African Republic before the seat of government moved to Pretoria. On a map, that origin still shows in the long, straight streets of the centre, set out in a disciplined grid.
Much of the town's present character comes from education. The main campus of North-West University occupies a large area close to the centre, bringing lawns, sports fields and residences into the street pattern. Along the Mooi River the plan softens into trees, parkland and open ground, a green edge that frames the straight streets and gives the town its one curving line.
A Potchefstroom map poster suits students, graduates and long-time residents alike, anyone who has walked the avenues between campus, church and home. The combination of a strict historic grid, a winding river and the broad open spaces of the university makes for a balanced composition, clear enough to read at a glance and detailed enough to reward a closer look.
- Population
- 178,000
- Coordinates
- 26.7167° S / 27.1000° E
- Elevation
- 1335 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Potchefstroom, South Africa
University campus
North-West University's main campus forms a large open area of lawns, sports fields and buildings, a lighter block within the tighter street pattern around it.
Mooi River
The Mooi River winds past the town, its tree-lined banks adding a curving, organic line to a plan otherwise ruled by straight streets and right angles.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Potchefstroom
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 Potchefstroom
A map that means something
Potchefstroom is a town many people pass through at an important moment, often during their university years, and they keep a lasting attachment to it. A map of the streets they walked, the residence they lived in and the fields where they played makes a considered graduation gift.
Add a title and subtitle, perhaps a class year or a residence name, and set the coordinates line to a meaningful point. Pick one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as a $9 download or a printed matte poster.
Order the Potchefstroom 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.
Potchefstroom map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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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