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Cairo, Illinois Map Art
A new map of Cairo, Illinois, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Cairo, Illinois from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Cairo building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Cairo, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Cairo artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, we’ve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly what’s on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Cairo. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Cairo brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Cairo, Illinois from 2026.
About Cairo, Illinois
From the University of Illinois Press: "According to most sources, Comegys named the community for Cairo, Egypt, because it lies at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, much as Cairo, Egypt, lies along the Nile."
Find your street
Names on the Cairo map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Places and landmarks4
- Elmwood Place
- Angelo Towhead
- Future City
- Klondike
Streets and roads54
- Washington Avenue
- Sycamore Street
- Butler Homes
- 15th Street
- Pine Street
- Cedar Street
- Levee Road
- Jefferson Avenue
- Park Avenue
- Haliday Avenue
- Commercial Avenue
- Commerce Avenue
- Walnut Street
- Poplar Street
- 28th Street
- 21st Street
- Fort Defience Road
- Elm Street
- Kessler Road
- 22nd Street
- 34th Street
- 23rd Street
- 24th Street
- 26th Street
- 27th Street
- Ohio Street
- 17th Street
- 30th Street
- 38th Street
- Holbrook Avenue
Show all 54 streets
- 18th Street
- 39th Street
- 36th Street
- 29th Street
- 20th Street
- Airport Road
- Ninth Street
- Center Street
- Second Street
- Fifth Street
- Union Street
- Mc Bride
- 25th Street
- Tenth Street
- 13th Street
- Mississippi Levee Road
- Sears & Roebuck Road
- First Street
- 31st Street
- 16th Street
- Magnolia Drive
- Park Place West
- 33rd Street
- Division Street
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
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Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
Read our full refund and replacement policy. For questions about your order, email support@knowol.com.
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