Capitol grid
The original 1792 plan survives downtown as a regular grid centred on Union Square and the State Capitol, with public squares at its corners.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Raleigh Map Poster & Print
35.7721° N / 78.6386° W
A planned capital grid inside a beltline loop, surrounded by winding streets, creeks and a long chain of greenways
- 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
Raleigh 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 Raleigh, 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
Raleigh at home
The map
About this Raleigh map poster
Raleigh was founded in 1792 on a site chosen specifically to be North Carolina's capital. From above, the original plan is still visible downtown. A regular grid centres on Union Square, where the State Capitol stands, and the surrounding squares were set aside as public space. Beyond this core, the land rolls gently, and the streets become more winding as they go farther out.
A beltline highway forms a loop around the older city and is one of the clearest lines on the map. Outside it, the suburbs spread in curving streets and cul-de-sacs among woods. Creeks such as Crabtree and Walnut wind through the city, and many are lined with the greenway trails that give Raleigh its long, narrow ribbons of park.
A Raleigh map poster also shows NC State University west of downtown, whose campus and the adjacent fairgrounds form large, open shapes. Raleigh is one of the three anchors of the Research Triangle, with Durham and Chapel Hill. Its nickname, the City of Oaks, comes from the tree canopy that covers much of the city and softens the edges of its streets.
- Population
- 482,000
- Coordinates
- 35.7721° N / 78.6386° W
- Elevation
- 96 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Raleigh, North Carolina
Beltline loop
A highway ring encloses the older city and forms a clear boundary between the historic grid and the winding suburbs outside it.
Creeks and greenways
Crabtree, Walnut and other creeks wind through the city, many lined with greenway trails that form long, narrow ribbons of park.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Raleigh
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 Raleigh
A map that means something
Raleigh is where many people started a job in the Triangle, studied at NC State or raised a family. The planned grid and the beltline make a clean, legible map for a home office or hallway.
Add your name, neighbourhood or a graduation year to the title and subtitle, and keep or edit the coordinates. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Raleigh 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.
Raleigh map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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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