Squares as anchors
Davis Square and Union Square are points where several streets meet at odd angles. They act as the natural centres of the map, and each has its own local character.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Somerville Map Poster & Print
42.3876° N / 71.0995° W
A tightly packed city of hills, squares and triple-deckers, bounded by the Mystic River just north of Cambridge.
- 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
Somerville 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 Somerville, 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
Somerville at home
The map
About this Somerville map poster
Somerville is one of the most densely built cities in New England, and the map shows it. There are almost no empty spaces. Short residential streets are packed together, broken up by squares where main roads meet: Davis, Porter's northern edge, Union, Ball and Magoun. To the north the Mystic River and the waterfront at Assembly Row close off the grid.
The city is traditionally described as having seven hills. They show up in the street pattern as loops and bends where the roads curve around the rises. Prospect Hill is the most famous. On 1 January 1776 the Grand Union flag was raised there, often described as the first flag of the united colonies. Winter Hill and Spring Hill take their own place in the layout.
A Somerville map poster also shows the transport lines that cut through the city: the Community Path on an old rail route, the Green Line Extension, McGrath Highway and Interstate 93 along the eastern edge. Tufts University's campus on Walnut Hill sits on the border with Medford, where the quads and paths make a looser pattern.
- Population
- 80,000
- Coordinates
- 42.3876° N / 71.0995° W
- Elevation
- 28 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Somerville, Massachusetts
Prospect Hill
The tight curve of streets around Prospect Hill marks the site where the Grand Union flag flew in 1776. A small park and tower still sit at the top.
Mystic River edge
Along the northern boundary, the river bends and the Assembly Row waterfront mark the end of the residential grid. They give the dense map a clean, open edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Somerville
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 Somerville
A map that means something
People hang Somerville because of the years they spent there: a first apartment in a triple-decker, a graduate degree at Tufts, weekends in Davis Square. The street grid is dense enough to look almost like a textile when printed large.
You could add your street, the year you moved in or the coordinates of a favourite porch, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download includes 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in six sizes.
Order the Somerville 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.
Somerville map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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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