01 / CITY VIEW
Room for the bigger picture.
Start with the lake on the right and the Loop near the center.
Start with this view ↗Illinois, United StatesChicago
Chicago
map prints.
Chicago's street grid meets a wide stretch of Lake Michigan. That clear edge gives the print its shape; the community-area designs turn the same city into blocks of lettering.
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Compare the two views ↓CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
Same place. A different view.
These are the actual map designs you’ll open. Start with one, then make your changes in the studio.
02 / CLOSER VIEW
A few streets closer to home.
More space for the smaller blocks around central Chicago. Move this view toward your own place, then add the words you want beneath it.
Make this one yours ↗WHAT’S ON YOUR MAP
A closer look at Chicago.
Start with the lake on the right and the Loop near the center. A closer crop brings the river and the smaller downtown blocks into view.
The pictured designs show streets, water, and open spaces. You can move the map, change its colors, add a marker, and write your own title in the studio.
77 official community areas
Chicago’s boundary styles use 77 official community areas. These areas do not separately label every neighborhood name used locally. Use the street style for a closer view of a particular address or neighborhood.
View the boundary source ↗
ANOTHER WAY TO SEE IT
Let the names draw the map.
This view fits the bundled area dataset into the print. The lettering follows those shapes, with roads and water fills removed. Inspect the smallest names before choosing a size.
Chicago’s boundary styles use 77 official community areas. These areas do not separately label every neighborhood name used locally. Use the street style for a closer view of a particular address or neighborhood.
Try Chicago typography ↗About this map style ↗BEFORE YOU START
A few useful details.
Can I move the map to another part of Chicago?
Yes. Drag or zoom the map in the studio, or search for an address. The preview updates as you move. Check the edges and the detail before saving your design.
Can I change the words and colors?
You can change the title, subtitle, and caption, choose another palette, adjust the layout, and add markers. Your saved link keeps the design so you can return to it.
Will I receive a download or a physical print?
Block and Paper makes physical prints. Designing and saving are free; print orders open when checkout is available. There is no print-file download.
Which size should I choose?
A close street view can work well at 12 × 16 inches. A wider, denser composition benefits from more space. Compare the actual map detail, then read our print size guide.
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