Port waterways
The tideflats at the mouth of the Puyallup River are divided into straight, parallel channels. From above they look like a comb pressed into the shore, the most distinctive pattern on the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Tacoma Map Poster & Print
47.2529° N / 122.4443° W
Parallel industrial waterways, a steep downtown slope and forested Point Defiance reaching out into southern Puget Sound
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
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One city, five moods
Tacoma 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 Tacoma, 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
Tacoma at home
The map
About this Tacoma map poster
Tacoma climbs up from Commencement Bay at the southern end of Puget Sound. The downtown streets stack along a steep hillside. Below them, the tideflats of the Port of Tacoma are cut into a series of long, parallel waterways, each dredged to serve ships. The Thea Foss Waterway separates downtown from the port and gives the map a clear line between the city and its industry.
To the northwest, the city ends at Point Defiance Park, a large forested peninsula with a zoo, gardens and a loop road around its edge. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge crosses to the Kitsap Peninsula nearby. The first bridge on this site collapsed in 1940 after wind set its deck twisting, and engineers still study the film of that event. Ruston Way follows the shoreline between the point and downtown.
A Tacoma map poster shows the city's working character clearly. You can see the comb of port waterways, rail lines along the water, residential grids spreading south and west over the plateau, and the long curve of the shoreline. Mount Rainier lies well beyond the frame, but the Puyallup River carries its water into the bay, and that river shaped the tideflats the port was built on.
- Population
- 223,000
- Coordinates
- 47.2529° N / 122.4443° W
- Elevation
- 74 m
- Time zone
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Tacoma, Washington
Point Defiance
A wooded peninsula of several hundred acres at the city's northwest tip, circled by a scenic drive. It shows as a large, solid mass with water on three sides.
Narrows Bridge
Twin suspension spans cross the Tacoma Narrows toward Gig Harbor. The site is known for the 1940 collapse of the first bridge, nicknamed Galloping Gertie.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Tacoma
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 Tacoma
A map that means something
Tacoma has a loyal following among people who grew up on its hills, worked at the port or studied at its universities. A map captures what makes the city recognisable: water along much of its edge, industry by the bay and neighbourhoods climbing the slope.
You can title it Tacoma, name a neighbourhood such as the Stadium District, or add a date that matters, then choose one of five styles. Blueprint suits the port geometry especially well. Files come as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF in six sizes.
Order the Tacoma 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.
Tacoma map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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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