Mile-road grid
Major roads run at regular one-mile intervals, dividing the city into large squares, each filled with its own pattern of subdivision streets.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Surprise Map Poster & Print
33.6306° N / 112.3332° W
A West Valley grid of mile roads and curving subdivisions spreading across the desert northwest of Phoenix
- 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
Surprise 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 Surprise, 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
Surprise at home
The map
About this Surprise map poster
Surprise is in the northwest of the Phoenix metropolitan area, in Arizona's West Valley. It is organised around the mile-road grid typical of the region. Large square blocks are filled with residential subdivisions, many with curving streets and cul-de-sacs. Grand Avenue cuts diagonally across the grid, following the old railway line toward Wickenburg.
The town was founded in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler, and its name is often said to reflect her surprise at the idea that it would ever amount to much. It grew rapidly from the 1990s onward and now has large retirement communities as well as family neighbourhoods. Surprise Stadium hosts spring training for two Major League Baseball teams.
A Surprise map poster shows the pattern very clearly: straight arterial roads at regular intervals, each large square filled with its own loops and curves, and Grand Avenue running at an angle through the middle. Toward the edges, the grid gives way to open desert and the mountains on the horizon.
- Population
- 143,000
- Coordinates
- 33.6306° N / 112.3332° W
- Elevation
- 358 m
- Time zone
- Phoenix
- Region
- Surprise, Arizona
Grand Avenue diagonal
Following the railway, Grand Avenue crosses the grid at an angle, giving the map a strong diagonal line against the otherwise square layout.
Curving subdivisions
Inside the grid squares, residential streets form loops, crescents and cul-de-sacs, giving each block its own distinctive pattern when seen from above.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Surprise
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 Surprise
A map that means something
Surprise is where many people chose to start a family, retire or spend the winter. A map of the neighbourhood makes a personal housewarming gift, especially when the particular subdivision shape is recognisable.
You can personalise the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line, for example with a street name or move-in date. Five styles are available: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand suits the desert setting.
Order the Surprise posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Surprise map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Surprise 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 Surprise 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 Surprise 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 worldwide. 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 Surprise 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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