
Room for the bigger picture.
Choose downtown for the first composition.
Start with this view ↗Durham's streets cross downtown at changing angles, with larger open areas breaking up the pattern toward the university. A close map makes those differences visible.
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Compare the two views ↓
These are the actual map designs you’ll open. Start with one, then make your changes in the studio.

Choose downtown for the first composition.
Start with this view ↗
More space for the smaller blocks around central Durham. Move this view toward your own place, then add the words you want beneath it.
Make this one yours ↗Choose downtown for the first composition. Move west for a Duke-centered view; a single tight crop will not give both places the same amount of detail.
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.
Street maps are the starting point for Durham. Neighborhood outlines in the studio depend on available map data; complete neighborhood coverage is not promised.
Explore the source geography on OpenStreetMap ↗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.
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.
Block and Paper makes physical prints. Designing and saving are free; print orders open when checkout is available. There is no print-file download.
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.