The braided Lena
East of the city the Lena divides into wide channels around long islands and sandbars. The river is so broad that ferries in summer and an ice road in winter link the two banks.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Yakutsk Map Poster & Print
62.0311° N / 129.7229° E
A city of long blocks on frozen ground, laid out beside a wide, braided Lena River scattered with islands and channels.
- 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
Yakutsk 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 Yakutsk, 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
Yakutsk at home
The map
About this Yakutsk map poster
Yakutsk lies on the left bank of the Lena River in the Tuymaada valley. It is one of the largest cities in the world built on continuous permafrost. On a map the city stretches along the river in a long band of rectangular blocks, with small lakes dotted between the districts. Beyond the embankment the Lena spreads into several channels and sandy islands, and it is so wide that there is still no permanent bridge.
Yakutsk was founded as a Cossack fort in 1632 and grew into the administrative centre of the Sakha Republic. It is often called the coldest major city on Earth, and winter temperatures regularly fall below minus forty. Because the ground stays frozen, most buildings stand on piles and many pipes run above ground. From street level this is a striking detail, but on the map the plan still reads as a calm and regular city.
A Yakutsk map poster turns this unusual city into a clean graphic, with the ordered blocks of the centre, the scattered lakes and the broad river filling one side of the frame. In black and white the Lena's channels look almost like brushstrokes. The contrast between the dense town and the open water carries the whole composition, and it is easy to read from across a room.
- Population
- 236,000
- Coordinates
- 62.0311° N / 129.7229° E
- Elevation
- 126 m
- Time zone
- Yakutsk
- Region
- Yakutsk, Russia
Lakes between blocks
Small lakes and ponds sit between the residential districts, including Lake Saisary near the centre. They leave rounded blank shapes inside an otherwise regular street pattern.
Grid on permafrost
The centre follows a mostly rectangular layout of long blocks. The plan sits on permanently frozen ground and gives the map a calm, measured rhythm from edge to edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Yakutsk
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 Yakutsk
A map that means something
Yakutsk stays with people, whether they grew up there or visited once in deep winter. A map of its streets and river is a thoughtful piece for anyone with ties to Sakha, and it also suits collectors of the world's most extreme cities.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with the years you lived there, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir fits the long polar nights well. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Yakutsk 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.
Yakutsk map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Yakutsk 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 Yakutsk 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 Yakutsk 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 Yakutsk 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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