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Grinnell, Iowa Map Art
Building by building, with labeled streets and shaded relief.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Grinnell, Iowa from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Grinnell 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 Grinnell, 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 Grinnell 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 Grinnell. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Grinnell brings back fond memories.
Find your street
Names on the Grinnell 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 landmarks2
- Arbor Lake Park
- Miller Park
Streets and roads88
- Sixth Avenue West
- Sixth Avenue
- West Street South
- West Street
- Prince Street
- County Highway F27
- Eleventh Avenue
- Penrose Street
- Pinder Avenue
- Broad Street
- 420th Avenue
- Park Street
- East Street South
- Center Street
- Fourth Avenue
- Prairie Street
- First Avenue West
- Eighth Avenue
- Spring Street
- Main Street
- Reed Street
- Third Avenue West
- East Street
- Fifth Avenue
- Second Avenue
- First Avenue
- Tenth Avenue
- Summer Street
- Elm Street
- Spencer Street
Show all 88 streets
- 16th Avenue
- Ninth Avenue
- Pearl Street
- High Street
- Washington Avenue
- Hamilton Avenue
- Seventh Avenue
- County Road F35
- Garfield Avenue
- Brownells Parkway
- Sunset Street
- State Street
- 13th Avenue
- Hobart Street
- 410th Avenue
- Ferguson Road
- Davis Avenue
- 37th Street
- Ogan Avenue
- Blakely Circle
- Twelfth Avenue
- Marvin Avenue
- Fourth Avenue West
- 14th Avenue
- Jewel Drive
- Harrison Avenue
- Ann Street
- Stagecoach Road
- 380th Avenue
- Michael Avenue
- 370th Avenue
- Oak Street
- Maple Street
- Bliss Street
- 15th Avenue
- Eleventh Avenue West
- Country Club Drive
- Zimmerman Drive South
- Industrial Avenue
- Manor Drive
- Waterford Road
- Orchard Drive
- Chatterton Street
- Tenth Avenue Place
- East Saint Lane
- 400th Avenue
- Manor Circle
- 14th Avenue West
- Aspen Drive
- Lincoln Drive
- Fairfield Street
- 20th Street
- Lang Creek Avenue
- Spaulding Lane
- Melrose Lane
- Belmont Street
- Patricia Avenue
- Seeland Drive
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
About Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell is a Poweshiek County city founded in 1854 by Josiah B. Grinnell, Homer Hamlin, Henry Hamilton, and Thomas Holyoke. Its population reached 9,564 in the 2020 census. The community is home to Grinnell College and preserves architecture, transportation history, and links to the Underground Railroad.
- From Town to CityGrinnell was incorporated on April 28, 1865, and organized as a second-class city in March 1882.
- College LegacyGrinnell College, a private liberal arts institution, was established in 1846.
- Underground RailroadIn February 1859, residents including J. B. Grinnell sheltered John Brown and 12 people escaping slavery.
- Jewel Box BankLouis Sullivan designed Merchants' National Bank in 1914 as one of his small Midwestern banks known as Jewel Boxes.
- Carriages and CarsSpaulding Manufacturing began producing carriages and spring wagons in 1876, added automobiles in 1909, and ended automobile production in 1916.
Keep exploring Iowa
Grinnell is one of 1,037 Iowa towns we've mapped. Every dot on the map is a print of its own.
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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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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.
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