Indented coastline
Deep bays notch the shoreline on all sides, creating a sequence of sheltered inlets and headlands that gives the island its jagged, uneven silhouette.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Shikotan Map Poster & Print
43.7954° N / 146.7523° E
A hilly island of the Lesser Kurils, its coastline cut into deep, sheltered bays around a rounded, wooded interior.
- 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
Shikotan 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 Shikotan, 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
Shikotan at home
The island
About this Shikotan map poster
Shikotan is the largest island of the Lesser Kuril chain and lies east of Hokkaido in the northwest Pacific. It is administered by Russia and claimed by Japan, and is one of the islands at the centre of a long-standing territorial dispute. On a map its outline is compact but heavily indented, with bays cutting into every side and headlands pushing out between them.
The interior rises into rounded hills covered in grass and mixed forest, and streams run down to the coast. Most people live in two settlements at the heads of sheltered bays, Malokurilskoye and Krabozavodskoye, where fishing and fish processing have long shaped daily life. Roads are few, and much of the island has no lines on the map at all.
A Shikotan map poster is mostly about the coast. The bays give the edges a strong, scalloped rhythm, and the two small grids of streets sit at the water's edge like anchor points. Against the open ocean, the island reads as a distinct, self-contained shape that fills a sheet well at any of the six sizes.
- Area
- 248 km²
- Coordinates
- 43.7954° N / 146.7523° E
- Region
- Shikotan, Island · Russia
Malokurilskoye
The main settlement lies at the head of a deep, narrow bay on the north coast. Its streets are packed onto the flat ground where the bay ends.
Hilly interior
Rounded hills fill the middle of the island and are crossed by only a few tracks. The empty centre draws attention back to the coastline and the settlements in its bays.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shikotan
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 Shikotan
A map that means something
Few people visit Shikotan, and that is part of its pull. For anyone connected to the Kurils, whether through family, work or a long interest in the region, a map is an understated way to keep the island close, without the noise that often surrounds its name.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, so you decide which name, date or phrase appears. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The digital files come as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF in six sizes, with no watermark.
Order the Shikotan 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.
Shikotan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shikotan 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 Shikotan 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 Shikotan 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 Shikotan 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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