The Angara
The river cuts a wide, smooth band across the map, and the reservoir behind the dam spreads the water into a broader shape upstream.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Ust’-Ilimsk Map Poster & Print
58.0006° N / 102.6619° E
A planned Siberian city on the Angara River, laid out beside a hydroelectric dam and surrounded by taiga
- 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
Ust’-Ilimsk in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Ust’-Ilimsk, 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
Ust’-Ilimsk at home
The map
About this Ust’-Ilimsk map poster
Ust’-Ilimsk stands on the Angara River in the north of Irkutsk Oblast, deep in the Siberian taiga. From above it looks like a planned city, and it is one. Its large residential districts are made of long apartment blocks set around broad courtyards and linked by wide, straight avenues. Dense forest surrounds the built area on every side, and the river runs as a wide ribbon beside it.
The city was built from the 1960s onwards together with the Ust-Ilimsk hydroelectric station, whose dam holds back a large reservoir on the Angara. The old settlement at the mouth of the Ilim River was flooded when the reservoir filled. Timber processing, including a large pulp mill, became the other pillar of the local economy.
A Ust’-Ilimsk map poster captures an unusual kind of urban landscape: an orderly, modernist street plan set in an almost unbroken forest. The river and reservoir give the map a strong horizontal line, and the neat residential districts stand out clearly against the empty space around them. It is a spare, graphic print with a story of Soviet-era construction behind it.
- Population
- 100,000
- Coordinates
- 58.0006° N / 102.6619° E
- Elevation
- 278 m
- Time zone
- Irkutsk
- Region
- Ust’-Ilimsk, Russia
Planned districts
Residential areas were laid out as large superblocks with long apartment buildings, straight avenues and generous open courtyards, a clear example of Soviet planning.
Taiga edge
The street grid ends abruptly at the forest. Beyond the city, only a few roads and industrial sites cross the blank expanse of taiga.
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Frame your part of Ust’-Ilimsk
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 Ust’-Ilimsk
A map that means something
Many people who grew up in or helped build Ust’-Ilimsk now live far away. A map of the districts and the river is a simple way to keep that history visible, a reminder of a city that was carved out of the forest within living memory.
Personalise the poster with a title, a subtitle such as the year you arrived, and the coordinates. The five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, range from a stark engineering look to something softer.
Order the Ust’-Ilimsk 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.
Ust’-Ilimsk map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ust’-Ilimsk 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 Ust’-Ilimsk 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 Ust’-Ilimsk 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 Ust’-Ilimsk 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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