Washington Channel
A straight, sheltered channel runs along the neighbourhood, lined with piers and marinas and separating it from East Potomac Park.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Southwest Waterfront Map Poster & Print
38.8793° N / 77.0176° W
A slice of Washington along the Washington Channel, with the redeveloped Wharf facing East Potomac Park across the water.
- 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
Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront, 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
Southwest Waterfront at home
The map
About this Southwest Waterfront map poster
Southwest Waterfront is a neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., running along the Washington Channel between the National Mall and Fort McNair. On a map, the channel is the defining feature: a long, straight stretch of water with piers along one side and the green peninsula of East Potomac Park on the other.
The area was heavily reshaped by urban renewal in the 1950s and 1960s, which replaced much of the old street pattern with modernist housing and superblocks. More recently, The Wharf, a large mixed-use development that opened in 2017, rebuilt the shoreline with promenades, piers and new buildings. The Maine Avenue Fish Market, one of the oldest continuously operating open-air fish markets in the country, remains beside it.
A Southwest Waterfront map poster brings these layers together. The long waterfront, the piers, the larger blocks of the renewal era and the fragments of L'Enfant's diagonal avenues all appear in one frame, with the Potomac and the parkland giving the composition a strong edge.
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 38.8793° N / 77.0176° W
- Elevation
- 2 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
The Wharf
The redeveloped waterfront adds a dense new edge of piers, promenades and buildings along the channel, visible in fine detail.
Renewal-era blocks
Mid-century redevelopment created large superblocks with interior paths, a distinctive contrast with the classic Washington street grid nearby.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Southwest Waterfront
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 Southwest Waterfront
A map that means something
For residents, sailors moored in the channel or anyone who has spent evenings at The Wharf, this corner of Washington has its own identity apart from the monuments. A map of it records that neighbourhood specifically.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, or add a date such as a move-in day. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the waterfront and channel especially well.
Order the Southwest Waterfront 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.
Southwest Waterfront map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront 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 Southwest Waterfront 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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