Compact street layout
The streets form a simple, compact pattern of blocks, with houses on generous plots, and create a small, clearly defined shape at the heart of the map.
Minimalist map poster · Kazakhstan
Shalkar Map Poster & Print
48.0333° N / 48.9000° E
A small settlement on the flat steppe of western Kazakhstan, its roads reaching out across open, almost featureless land.
- 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
Shalkar 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 Shalkar, 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
Shalkar at home
The map
About this Shalkar map poster
Shalkar lies in the Atyrau Region of western Kazakhstan, on the vast lowland plain that stretches north of the Caspian Sea. The terrain is flat and dry. Settlements show on the map as small, self-contained clusters of streets in open steppe, linked by long roads and tracks that run for many kilometres with barely a turn.
Several places across Kazakhstan share the name Shalkar, a word associated with wide, open water, which says something about how much water counts in this landscape. The steppe around the settlement is used largely for grazing. As is typical in the region, the built-up area is laid out in straightforward rows of houses and yards, with wide streets.
A Shalkar map poster is minimal almost by nature. The settlement sits at the centre like a small printed mark, and the roads leading away from it draw long, clean lines through blank space. For anyone who knows the steppe, that emptiness is the point: it says more about the place than any amount of detail could.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 48.0333° N / 48.9000° E
- Elevation
- -14 m
- Time zone
- Atyrau
- Region
- Shalkar, Kazakhstan
Long steppe roads
Roads and tracks leave the settlement in nearly straight lines across the plain. For a long distance in every direction they are the only strong marks on the landscape.
Open plain
Flat, unbuilt land surrounds the settlement on every side. The wide areas of empty space give the poster its spare, graphic quality.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shalkar
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 Shalkar
A map that means something
For people who grew up in the Atyrau Region, or who worked in western Kazakhstan, Shalkar is a place that stays in the memory. A map of the settlement set against the steppe makes a spare, honest keepsake.
Write your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir suits the stark landscape particularly well. Download the HD files for $9, or order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Shalkar 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.
Shalkar map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shalkar 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 Shalkar 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 Shalkar 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 Shalkar 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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