Crater lake
Te Roto fills the old volcanic crater, forming a pale inner shape that gives the island its unusual, almost ring-like appearance from above.
Minimalist map poster · Solomon Islands
Tikopia Map Poster & Print
12.2953° S / 168.8296° E
A tiny volcanic island in the Solomon Islands, its old crater holding a lake beside steep hills and coastal villages.
- 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
Tikopia 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 Tikopia, 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
Tikopia at home
The island
About this Tikopia map poster
Tikopia is a small, remote island in Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands, far to the southeast of the main chain. From above it is compact and roughly oval, the remnant of an extinct volcano whose crater now holds a lake, Te Roto. Steep hills rise around the crater, and the land falls toward the sea on the other sides.
The people of Tikopia are Polynesian, although the island lies within Melanesia, and their villages sit on the flatter land along the coast and near the lake. There are no roads for vehicles, so the map is shaped by paths, gardens and the edge of the reef that surrounds the island.
The island is widely known through the work of anthropologist Raymond Firth, whose studies of Tikopian society became classics of the field. In 2002 Cyclone Zoe struck the island, and the community's recovery drew wide attention. A Tikopia map poster shows a small, carefully used landscape in the open Pacific, with the lake at its heart.
- Area
- 5 km²
- Coordinates
- 12.2953° S / 168.8296° E
- Region
- Tikopia, Island · Solomon Islands
Crater hills
The old crater rim rises into steep hills, the highest ground on the island, drawn as tight contours between the lake and the sea.
Fringing reef
A narrow reef follows the coastline, framing the island with a second outline and separating the shallow shore from the open ocean beyond.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Tikopia
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 Tikopia
A map that means something
Tikopia is a map for Solomon Islanders, for students and readers of Pacific anthropology and for anyone who values small, self-reliant communities. Its compact shape with a lake at its centre makes a gentle, balanced image on any wall.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy HD files for $9, each size a 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, or order a printed poster from a partner near you.
Order the Tikopia 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.
Tikopia map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Tikopia 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 Tikopia 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 Tikopia 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 Tikopia 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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