Rail corridor
Bundled tracks run straight through the heart of the city, a reminder of its origins as a railway junction and one of the strongest horizontal lines on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Roanoke Map Poster & Print
37.2710° N / 79.9414° W
A railroad city in a mountain bowl, its downtown grid framed by the Roanoke River and the ridges of the Blue Ridge.
- 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
Roanoke 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 Roanoke, 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
Roanoke at home
The map
About this Roanoke map poster
Roanoke lies in a valley in southwestern Virginia, ringed by the ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian foothills. On a map the city spreads across the valley floor in a patchwork of grids, each tilted to follow the terrain. The Roanoke River winds through from west to east, and the surrounding slopes stay mostly empty of streets.
The city grew up around the railroad in the late nineteenth century, when it became a hub for the Norfolk and Western Railway, and the rail corridor still slices through the centre as a band of parallel tracks. Just south of downtown, Mill Mountain rises out of the neighbourhoods. On top stands the large illuminated star that gave Roanoke its nickname, the Star City of the South.
A Roanoke map poster shows how tightly the town is held by its landscape: interstate curves to the north, the Blue Ridge Parkway threading the ridges beyond the city, and the downtown blocks pressed between track and river. It is a natural choice for anyone who grew up in the valley or came here for the mountains.
- Population
- 100,000
- Coordinates
- 37.2710° N / 79.9414° W
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Roanoke, Virginia
Mill Mountain
An almost street-free island of green rises just south of downtown, with a single road climbing its flanks toward the star and the overlook at the top.
Roanoke River
The river bends through the southern part of the city, lined by a greenway and parkland, and softens the otherwise angular pattern of blocks around it.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Roanoke
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 Roanoke
A map that means something
Roanoke tends to stay with people: a first job on the railway, a college nearby, weekends on the Appalachian Trail or the parkway. A framed map of the valley holds all of that in one image, with the mountains implied by the empty space between neighbourhoods.
Every poster can carry a personal title, a date that matters to you and a coordinates line for the exact spot. Choose Classic black & white for a crisp look, Paper for something warmer, or Blueprint to echo the city's engineering past. Noir and Sand are there too.
Order the Roanoke 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.
Roanoke map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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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