Natural harbour
The sheltered inlet reaches deep into the land, forming the most recognisable shape on the map and explaining the town's long strategic importance.
Minimalist map poster · Libya
Tobruk Map Poster & Print
32.0896° N / 23.9538° E
A town on the north shore of a deep natural harbour, backed by the flat stony plateau of eastern Libya.
- 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
Tobruk 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 Tobruk, 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
Tobruk at home
The map
About this Tobruk map poster
Tobruk sits on the coast of eastern Libya beside one of the best natural harbours on the North African shore, a long inlet sheltered from the open sea by a headland. On a map the town occupies the land on the north side of the harbour, and the calm water forms a clear, elongated shape reaching inland. Beyond the town the country rises gently into a dry, stony plateau cut by shallow wadis.
The harbour made Tobruk strategically important in the Second World War. In 1941 Allied forces held the town through a long siege, and it changed hands again in 1942. Commonwealth, German and French war cemeteries in the area are still visited today, and the name Tobruk remains closely tied to that campaign.
A Tobruk map poster sets the modest street pattern of the town against the strong forms of the harbour and the coast. The print is simple and spare, with sea, land and a small grid of streets, and that clarity reflects the stark coastal landscape in which the town lies.
- Population
- 141,000
- Coordinates
- 32.0896° N / 23.9538° E
- Elevation
- 23 m
- Time zone
- Tripoli
- Region
- Tobruk, Libya
Town on the headland
Streets fill the land on the north side of the harbour, a compact grid set between the inlet and the open Mediterranean.
Plateau and wadis
Inland, the stony plateau is broken by shallow valleys, leaving wide open space that frames the settlement and its shoreline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Tobruk
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 Tobruk
A map that means something
For descendants of those who served there, for historians of the North African campaign and for Libyans with roots in the town, Tobruk carries a weight few places share. The map offers a calm, respectful way to remember it.
Personalise the title and subtitle, perhaps with a name and the years 1941 or 1942, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as a digital file or printed poster.
Order the Tobruk 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.
Tobruk map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Tobruk 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 Tobruk 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 Tobruk 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 Tobruk 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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