L'Enfant diagonals
Avenues such as Pennsylvania and Massachusetts cut across the grid at angles. Their long diagonal lines and star-shaped intersections define the character of the map.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Washington Map Poster & Print
38.8951° N / 77.0364° W
A planned capital of diagonal avenues laid over a grid, with a long open Mall between two rivers.
- 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
Washington 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 Washington, 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
Washington at home
The map
About this Washington map poster
Few cities in the world were designed as deliberately as Washington. In 1791 Pierre L'Enfant drew a plan that laid broad diagonal avenues over a rectangular street grid, and from above that double pattern is still unmistakable. Where the avenues cross, they form circles and squares, many of them marked by statues and small parks.
The National Mall lies at the centre, a long open strip running from the Capitol toward the Lincoln Memorial. The Washington Monument stands near its midpoint, and the White House is just to the north. The Potomac River bounds the city to the west and south, while the Anacostia River cuts in from the east and meets the Potomac at the city's southern end.
The city is divided into four quadrants centred on the Capitol, NW, NE, SE and SW, and its street names follow a simple system of letters and numbers. A Washington map poster captures that clarity: a grid, a set of radiating avenues, a monumental axis and two rivers, within a district that keeps much of its original diamond outline.
- Population
- 690,000
- Coordinates
- 38.8951° N / 77.0364° W
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Washington, District of Columbia
National Mall
The open, rectangular Mall runs west from the Capitol. It forms a long pale strip in the middle of the composition, flanked by museums and government buildings.
Potomac and Anacostia
The two rivers meet at the city's southern end and frame Washington with broad water on its western and southeastern sides. They give the poster a clear natural edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Washington
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 Washington
A map that means something
Washington draws people for a few years of work, study or public service, and many of them leave with a strong attachment. A map of the L'Enfant plan is an elegant way to remember that time, with its clear structure.
Add a neighbourhood, a street address or a year to the title and subtitle, and set the coordinates line to a specific place. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download HD files for $9 in six print sizes or order a print.
Order the Washington 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.
Washington map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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