Irrigation pattern
Canals and channels shape where people live and farm. On the map they form fine, branching lines that link the town to the surrounding fields.
Minimalist map poster · Afghanistan
Qarqīn Map Poster & Print
37.4185° N / 66.0436° E
A small town on the Amu Darya plain in northern Afghanistan, among irrigated fields near the Turkmen border.
- 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
Qarqīn 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 Qarqīn, 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
Qarqīn at home
The map
About this Qarqīn map poster
Qarqīn lies in Jowzjan Province in the far north of Afghanistan, on the flat lowlands near the Amu Darya, the river that forms much of the country's northern border. The border with Turkmenistan runs close by. The town sits in a landscape of irrigated fields and canals, with desert at the margins.
Settlement here follows the water. Houses and walled compounds cluster along roads and irrigation channels, and the fields around them form a patchwork of small, irregular plots. The wider region has a long tradition of carpet weaving among its Turkmen communities, a craft closely associated with northern Afghanistan.
A Qarqīn map poster shows a place without a formal grid, where canals, tracks and field boundaries draw the map as much as streets do. Where the wide, braided course of the Amu Darya falls within the frame, it gives the composition a strong natural edge.
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 37.4185° N / 66.0436° E
- Elevation
- 263 m
- Time zone
- Kabul
- Region
- Qarqīn, Afghanistan
Amu Darya plain
The town lies on the broad, flat lowlands near the Amu Darya. The river's wide, braided course is the major natural feature of the region.
Compound lanes
Narrow lanes run between walled compounds and homes, forming an irregular, closely packed pattern at the heart of the town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Qarqīn
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 Qarqīn
A map that means something
For people from Qarqīn and Jowzjan, many of whom now live far from home, a map of the town can mean a great deal. Its lines of canals and lanes make a quiet, dignified image of a place that is rarely shown.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised, including with names in Dari, Uzbek or Turkmen. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Digital files come as 300 DPI PNGs and print-ready PDFs for $9.
Order the Qarqīn 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.
Qarqīn map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Qarqīn 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 Qarqīn 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 Qarqīn 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 Qarqīn 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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