Planned blocks
Residential districts are laid out in regular groups of buildings with courtyards between them. This is the typical pattern of a Soviet-era mining town.
Minimalist map poster · Kazakhstan
Saran Map Poster & Print
49.8025° N / 72.8319° E
A mining town beside Karaganda on the Kazakh steppe, with planned blocks, rail lines and industrial land on open, flat ground.
- 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
Saran 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 Saran, 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
Saran at home
The map
About this Saran map poster
Saran lies on the flat steppe south-west of Karaganda, in central Kazakhstan. It grew up in the mid-twentieth century as part of the Karaganda coal basin. From above, it has the character of a planned Soviet industrial town. Residential blocks are arranged in regular groups, with wide streets between them, and mining sites and rail lines sit around the edges.
The surrounding land is almost completely flat and treeless, so on a map the town's structure appears with unusual clarity. Railway lines connect it with the rest of the basin, and roads lead toward Karaganda, which is close enough that the two cities feel almost joined. Spoil heaps and industrial areas are scattered across the landscape.
A Saran map poster is a clear record of industrial planning on the steppe. There are neighbourhood blocks, straight main streets, rail tracks and wide open ground. In black and white, and especially in the Noir or Blueprint styles, its geometric plan becomes a strong graphic composition.
- Population
- 43,000
- Coordinates
- 49.8025° N / 72.8319° E
- Elevation
- 476 m
- Time zone
- Almaty
- Region
- Saran, Kazakhstan
Rail network
Railway lines serving the coal basin run around and through the town. They form long curves that contrast with the straight street grid.
Open steppe
Beyond the town, the land is flat and almost empty. Its white expanse makes Saran's dense structure stand out on the print.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Saran
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 Saran
A map that means something
Mining families and people who grew up in Saran often keep strong ties to the town even after moving to Karaganda, Astana or abroad. This map records the streets where they grew up.
You can write the title in Kazakh, Russian or English, add a subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download six print sizes for $9.
Order the Saran 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.
Saran map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Saran 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 Saran 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 Saran 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 Saran 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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