First Kuril Strait
A narrow channel separates the island from Cape Lopatka on Kamchatka. The map frames Shumshu between two landmasses instead of alone in open water.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Shumshu Map Poster & Print
50.7485° N / 156.3435° E
A low, flat-topped island at the northern tip of the Kurils, facing Kamchatka across a narrow strait.
- 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
Shumshu 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 Shumshu, 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
Shumshu at home
The island
About this Shumshu map poster
Shumshu is the northernmost of the Kuril Islands, in Russia's Sakhalin region. The narrow First Kuril Strait separates it from the southern tip of Kamchatka. Unlike the steep volcanic cones further down the chain, it is fairly low and flat. On a map it forms a compact, rounded shape covered in tundra, lakes and wetland.
In August 1945 the island saw one of the last battles of the Second World War. Soviet forces landed against the Japanese garrison days after Japan had announced its surrender. Tanks, bunkers and other remains of the fighting are still scattered across the landscape, and the battle is well remembered in Russia.
Today very few people live on the island. The town of Severo-Kurilsk is visible across the strait on neighbouring Paramushir. A Shumshu map poster captures a place shaped by wind, sea and history, its quiet outline sitting between Kamchatka to the north and the rest of the Kuril chain to the south.
- Area
- 388 km²
- Coordinates
- 50.7485° N / 156.3435° E
- Region
- Shumshu, Island · Russia
Low plateau
Most of the island is gently rolling lowland dotted with small lakes and wetlands. This gives the map a soft interior, very different from the volcanic Kurils nearby.
Second Kuril Strait
To the southwest, another narrow strait divides Shumshu from the larger island of Paramushir, with its high volcanoes and the town of Severo-Kurilsk.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shumshu
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 Shumshu
A map that means something
It speaks to people with family or military history in the Far East, and to travellers drawn to the edges of the map. The low, rounded shape between two straits makes a calm, unusual print with a strong sense of place.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a date in 1945 or a year of your own, and choose from five styles, among them Noir and Blueprint. The files arrive as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, with no watermark.
Order the Shumshu 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.
Shumshu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shumshu 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 Shumshu 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 Shumshu 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 Shumshu 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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