Rail yard
A wide strip of parallel tracks runs through the centre of town, a reminder of the railroad that created Sparks and still one of its strongest shapes on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Sparks Map Poster & Print
39.5349° N / 119.7527° W
A railroad town beside Reno, laid out along the Truckee River with a marina lake and an interstate cutting through.
- 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
Sparks 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 Sparks, 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
Sparks at home
The map
About this Sparks map poster
Sparks sits directly east of Reno in the Truckee Meadows, the valley floor of northern Nevada. On a map the two cities merge, but Sparks has its own shape: a long band of streets north of the Truckee River, a large rail yard running east to west, and Interstate 80 slicing across the middle of town.
The city was founded in the early 1900s when the Southern Pacific railroad moved its maintenance shops here, and it was named after Nevada governor John Sparks. Its downtown, around Victorian Square, still sits close to the tracks. To the east, the Sparks Marina fills a former gravel pit, forming a neat lake surrounded by homes and paths.
Northward, newer subdivisions climb toward the hills in curving streets and cul-de-sacs, a different texture from the older blocks near the tracks. A Sparks map poster brings these pieces together, from the straight lines of rail and highway to the rounded outline of the marina and the loops of suburban streets at the edges of the valley.
- Population
- 96,000
- Coordinates
- 39.5349° N / 119.7527° W
- Elevation
- 1345 m
- Time zone
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Sparks, Nevada
Sparks Marina
The lake in the east of the city, created from an old gravel pit, reads as a smooth, bright shape among grids of streets and industrial parcels.
Truckee River
The river flows along the southern side of Sparks on its way from Lake Tahoe toward Pyramid Lake, tracing a gentle line beside parks and industrial areas.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sparks
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 Sparks
A map that means something
Sparks is often overshadowed by Reno, which is exactly why a map of it means something to the people who live there. It suits a home near the marina, an office in the valley, or anyone who grew up with the sound of the trains.
Set the title, add a subtitle or a move-in date, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose one of five styles, then download HD files for $9 or order a printed poster on matte paper, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Sparks 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.
Sparks map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sparks 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 Sparks 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 Sparks 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 Sparks 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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