Map Prints
Map art has stayed popular for a simple reason: it's personal without being a photograph, and it works in almost any room. An entryway, home office, or above a console table all take a map print well. This collection covers city maps, world maps, and travel-poster-style layouts, built with clean linework and a muted palette so they sit quietly in a room instead of competing with everything else on the wall.
Also free to download
Print these at home, no charge. A new one lands every month.
About map prints
A single large map (16x20 or bigger) works as a standalone statement piece, especially in an entryway or office where there's one clear focal wall. Smaller formats (8x10, 11x14) work better as part of a set. Pair a city map with a world map, or a few different cities if you're building a "places we've been" wall. Keep the frame style consistent across a set; mismatched frames are the fastest way to make a map wall look unplanned.
Because these designs lean on fine linework, print quality matters more here than on bolder pieces. A home inkjet on cardstock will hold up fine at smaller sizes, but for 16x20 and up, a print shop will keep the thin lines from breaking up or looking soft.
Every map below is free to download in every size that's marked available. If you want a specific city that isn't in the free library, or want a printed version, the printed maps in this collection ship free in the US.
Get a new free print every month
Common questions
Can I get a map of my specific city?
Only if it's already in this collection: the free library covers a rotating set of cities and world maps rather than custom requests. If your city isn't here, the printed maps in this collection cover a wider range than the free downloads.
What paper is best for map prints?
A smooth matte or semi-matte cardstock (around 200-250gsm) holds fine linework better than glossy paper, which can create glare that washes out thin details. For sizes above 11x14, print through a shop rather than a home inkjet: the finer the lines, the more resolution and print quality matters.
Are these maps geographically accurate?
They're stylized rather than survey-accurate: streets, borders, and landmarks are simplified for a clean poster look, not for navigation. If you need an accurate reference map, these aren't the right source; they're meant to be decorative.