PDF Map — Des Moines Iowa US
An accurate PDF map of Des Moines Iowa US that keeps hierarchy under control when scaling from A3 to A0. Layer structure separates arterials and locals, districts, hydrography, parks and landmarks. Waterfronts and parks receive extra separation for better contrast on light palettes. Contours and landuse layers can be toggled to match tourism or planning use cases. Bridges, tunnels and ferry lines are isolated so routes remain legible after recolor. Typography spacing is tuned for quick reading on posters, brochures and reports.
Works well as an underlay for wayfinding, transport schemes and editorial layouts. Saves prepress time by reducing manual fixes and keeping the visual system consistent. Legibility holds up on handheld leaflets and large lobby posters alike. Reliable as a base layer; easy to adapt when projects or sponsors change. Export presets help maintain crisp strokes on both coated and uncoated paper.
Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.