Ship Canal and Locks
The canal runs from Lake Washington through Lake Union to Salmon Bay, ending at the Ballard Locks, and draws a clear line across the northern half of the city.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Seattle Map Poster & Print
47.6062° N / 122.3321° W
A hilly city on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, cut in two by a ship canal.
- 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
Seattle 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 Seattle, 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
Seattle at home
The map
About this Seattle map poster
Seattle is defined by water more than almost any American city. It occupies a slim strip of land between Elliott Bay and Puget Sound on the west and Lake Washington on the east, with Lake Union in the middle. The Lake Washington Ship Canal slices the city in two, linking lakes and sound through the Ballard Locks.
Downtown sits on the edge of Elliott Bay, where street grids laid out by early settlers meet at an angle, producing a visible kink in the map. Around it rise the hills that shape each neighbourhood, including Capitol Hill, Queen Anne and Beacon Hill, while Interstate 5 runs as a long curving line through the centre.
The Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair, and Pike Place Market are the city's best-known sights, but a Seattle map poster shows something broader: the way bridges, including floating ones, cross the lakes, and how the shorelines break the city into distinct districts, each with its own texture.
- Population
- 781,000
- Coordinates
- 47.6062° N / 122.3321° W
- Elevation
- 56 m
- Time zone
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Seattle, Washington
Downtown grid shift
Two street grids meet near the centre at different angles, a legacy of competing early land claims that gives downtown its distinctive tilted look.
Lake Washington bridges
Long floating bridges carry highways across the lake to the eastern suburbs, appearing as thin straight lines laid over wide open water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Seattle
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 Seattle
A map that means something
Seattle holds meaning for people who studied, worked or started families here, and its outline is instantly recognisable to anyone who knows the Northwest. Water fills much of the frame, so the poster feels open and light even with dense streets.
Mark a neighbourhood, a wedding date or a move in the title and subtitle, and edit the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand; Noir suits a rainy Northwest evening.
Order the Seattle 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.
Seattle map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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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