Mill grounds
The former paper factory occupies a large, clearly defined area in the town, a reminder of the industry around which San Rafael grew.
Minimalist map poster · Mexico
San Rafael Map Poster & Print
19.2096° N / 98.7564° W
An old paper-mill town on the wooded lower slopes of Iztaccíhuatl, with streets following a mountain stream
- 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
San Rafael 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 San Rafael, 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
San Rafael at home
The map
About this San Rafael map poster
San Rafael lies in the municipality of Tlalmanalco in the State of México, on the western foothills of the volcano Iztaccíhuatl. From above, the town fills a narrow, sloping valley, with streets that follow the contours and a watercourse running down through it from the mountain. Pine forest presses in from the higher ground to the east, and the open land of the Valley of Mexico lies below to the west.
The town grew around a paper factory founded in the nineteenth century, which used the water and timber of the mountain. The mill was for many decades one of the best-known paper producers in Mexico, and much of San Rafael's layout, with its workers' housing and industrial grounds, still reflects that history.
A San Rafael map poster captures a settlement shaped by slope and water rather than a colonial grid. The streets curve and branch as the ground rises, and the edge of the forest draws a soft boundary. It is an unusual, quietly detailed print of an industrial town at the foot of one of Mexico's great volcanoes.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 19.2096° N / 98.7564° W
- Elevation
- 2552 m
- Time zone
- Mexico City
- Region
- San Rafael, Mexico
Streets on the slope
Roads climb and bend along the valley sides, so the street pattern looks loose and organic compared with the flat grids of the valley below.
Forest edge
To the east, the built-up area gives way to the wooded slopes of Iztaccíhuatl, leaving broad open space at the edge of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of San Rafael
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 San Rafael
A map that means something
For families linked to the mill or anyone who loves the volcanoes east of Mexico City, San Rafael is a meaningful place to hang on a wall. The map records both its industrial past and its mountain setting.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name, a year or a short dedication. Choose one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download HD files for $9 or order a matte print shipped locally.
Order the San Rafael 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.
San Rafael map poster — FAQ
How do I order the San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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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