Interstate 25 spine
The interstate runs north through the city in a nearly straight line. It is a heavy stroke that anchors the layout and clearly divides the neighbourhoods on either side.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Thornton Map Poster & Print
39.8680° N / 104.9719° W
A planned postwar suburb north of Denver, with looping streets and cul-de-sacs set inside a steady mile-square grid of arterial roads
- 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
Thornton 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 Thornton, 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
Thornton at home
The map
About this Thornton map poster
Thornton began in 1953 as a planned community on open farmland north of Denver, and its map still shows that plan. Long arterial roads run on a regular grid, and inside each square the residential streets bend into loops, crescents and short cul-de-sacs. Interstate 25 runs straight north through the city and gives the whole composition a clear spine.
Water appears in small, scattered shapes: reservoirs, ponds and lakes set in parks and former gravel pits, with the South Platte River corridor along the eastern side. Newer neighbourhoods reach north toward the E-470 beltway. You can see the difference between the early subdivisions and the later ones in how their streets curve and branch.
The city is named after Dan Thornton, who was governor of Colorado when it was founded. A Thornton map poster reads best at larger sizes. There the fine texture of the residential blocks sits against the heavier lines of the highways and the pale open ground that remains at the edges, where the city meets the plains.
- Population
- 133,000
- Coordinates
- 39.8680° N / 104.9719° W
- Elevation
- 1631 m
- Time zone
- Denver
- Region
- Thornton, Colorado
Loops inside the grid
Arterial roads about a mile apart frame each district. Inside them, residential streets curve into crescents and cul-de-sacs, a pattern typical of planned postwar American suburbs.
Lakes and open space
Small reservoirs and park ponds are scattered across the city. On the east, the South Platte corridor adds a line of water and green along the edge of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Thornton
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 Thornton
A map that means something
For people who grew up here or bought a first home in one of its subdivisions, the map is a personal record: you can find your own street inside the grid. You can add a title, a subtitle such as a move-in date, and the coordinates line.
Classic black & white or Noir give crisp contrast, Paper or Sand give a warmer tone, and Blueprint gives a technical look. The digital files cost $9 and include six print sizes. You can also order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Thornton 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.
Thornton map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Thornton 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 Thornton 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 Thornton 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 Thornton 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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