Lakefront bluff
A pronounced bluff separates the upper city from the lakeshore. On the map it is the line where the dense grid gives way to harbour, rail and open land.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Waukegan Map Poster & Print
42.3636° N / 87.8448° W
A Lake Michigan city on a bluff above its harbour, with ravines cutting down to a long, straight shoreline.
- 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
Waukegan 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 Waukegan, 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
Waukegan at home
The map
About this Waukegan map poster
Waukegan lies on the western shore of Lake Michigan, north of Chicago, and is the seat of Lake County, Illinois. From above, the city is divided in two by a steep bluff. The downtown grid sits on the high ground, and the harbour, rail lines and former industrial land lie on the flat strip beside the water below.
Wooded ravines cut into the bluff, carrying small streams toward the lake and interrupting the street grid in soft, winding shapes. To the north, the shoreline continues into dune and beach country around Illinois Beach State Park. A Waukegan map poster captures the contrast between the orderly blocks above and the open, sandy lakefront beneath.
Waukegan is known as the hometown of the writer Ray Bradbury, who drew on its ravines and streets for the fictional Green Town of Dandelion Wine. The comedian Jack Benny also grew up here. The city's harbour and lakefront, once dominated by heavy industry, are gradually being opened back up to the public.
- Population
- 88,000
- Coordinates
- 42.3636° N / 87.8448° W
- Elevation
- 199 m
- Time zone
- Chicago
- Region
- Waukegan, Illinois
Ravines
Narrow wooded ravines wind down toward Lake Michigan, breaking the regular street pattern. They inspired the ravine at the centre of Ray Bradbury's Green Town stories.
Waukegan Harbor
The harbour's breakwaters and basins jut into the lake beside downtown, a crisp geometric shape against the long, straight curve of the shoreline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Waukegan
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 Waukegan
A map that means something
A map of Waukegan appeals to Bradbury readers as much as to people who grew up along its lakefront. The bluff, the ravines and the harbour give it far more character on paper than its size suggests, and it pairs naturally with a Chicago print.
Change the title, subtitle and coordinates line to include a street, a family name or a year. Choose between Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. HD files for printing at home or at a local shop cost $9.
Order the Waukegan 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.
Waukegan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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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