Minimalist map poster · United States

Wasco Map Poster

41.9381° N / 88.4045° W

Suburban loops and cul-de-sacs spread across former prairie farmland in the Fox Valley west of Chicago

Wasco map poster — ClassicWasco map poster — NoirWasco map poster — PaperWasco map poster — BlueprintWasco map poster — Sand
$9one-time · all 6 sizes · instant download
Personalize the text & font
  • What you see is exactly what you get
  • Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
  • PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods

Wasco in every style

Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.

Close-up of the Wasco map poster at print resolutionActual pixels · 24 × 36″ print file

Print-sharp

Every street in Wasco, 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

Wasco at home

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The map

About this Wasco map poster

Wasco is an unincorporated community in Kane County, Illinois, in the Fox Valley on the far western edge of the Chicago region. From above it looks like the outer suburbs, where farmland and housing meet. Long, straight section-line roads mark the old agricultural grid. Between them are subdivisions of curving streets and cul-de-sacs, with ponds, open land and remaining fields in the spaces.

That contrast gives the map its character. The rectangular survey grid that divided Illinois into square-mile sections is still visible in the main roads. The residential streets inside each square follow their own softer logic. Nearby towns along the Fox River provide older downtowns, while Wasco keeps a quieter, more spread-out pattern.

A Wasco map poster shows a place defined less by a centre than by the pattern of its neighbourhoods. The sweeping curves of residential streets, the patches of water and open ground, and the straight country roads framing them make a surprisingly graphic composition, one that looks almost drawn by hand.

Population
23,000
Coordinates
41.9381° N / 88.4045° W
Elevation
250 m
Time zone
Chicago
Region
Wasco, Illinois
01

Section-line roads

Straight roads laid out along the old survey grid divide the area into large squares. They form a strong framework that holds the rest of the poster together.

02

Curving subdivisions

Inside that grid, residential streets bend, loop and end in cul-de-sacs. The pattern is soft and flowing, a marked contrast to the rigid country roads around it.

03

Ponds and open land

Retention ponds, fields and green spaces break up the neighbourhoods. On the map they create pauses in the linework and give the design a lighter, airier feel.

Make it yours

Frame your part of Wasco

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 Wasco

A map that means something

For families who chose Wasco for its space and quiet, a map of the neighbourhood marks the start of a chapter: the first house, the street where the kids learned to ride bikes. It works well as a housewarming gift or a keepsake before a move.

Add a title, a subtitle such as a family name or move-in date, and your coordinates. Five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, let you match it to a modern or traditional interior.

Order the Wasco poster
What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
Print sizeResolutionFiles
30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7″)3,543 × 4,724 pxPNG · PDF
29.7 × 42 cm (A3, 11.7 × 16.5″)3,508 × 4,961 pxPNG · PDF
42 × 59.4 cm (A2, 16.5 × 23.4″)4,961 × 7,016 pxPNG · PDF
45.7 × 61 cm (18 × 24″)5,400 × 7,200 pxPNG · PDF
50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″)5,906 × 8,268 pxPNG · PDF
61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 36″)7,200 × 10,800 pxPNG · 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.

Wasco map poster — FAQ

How do I order the Wasco 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 Wasco 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 {printFrom}, shipping included.

Can I order the Wasco 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 {framedFrom}, shipping included.

How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?

Shipping is free worldwide. 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.

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 Wasco 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.