Build-A-Map Help Page



Creating Your Personalized Map Is Fun & Easy


1. Select a World, USA, or City map

2. Get creative with a custom title & subtitle

3. Choose your fonts

4. Specify your map style and size

5. Select your favorite frame

6. Review your order

You can create and edit your personalized map as many times as you like before placing your order!


What's Included With Your Map


All framed maps are ready to hang, pin, and enjoy the moment it arrives to your door.

All Canvas Framed Maps, Photo Satin Framed Maps, and Canvas Wraps are Push Pin Ready and include:

1. Quality Materials, Top Craftsmanship and Made in the USA! Plus, Quality Packaging and Boxing.

2. Quality Hanging Hardware (Assembled and a guide on how to hang your map)

3. 500 multi-colored push pins and a handy pin case.

4. Free Drink Coaster with our own Compass Design that matches our World Maps (for USA & World Maps) or a Sports Maps Drink Coaster for our Framed Sports Maps.

5. Fun map guide on how to get started with your new map!

6. GeoJango covers the shipping costs (value of $37-$220) to your doorstep. Yes, that is correct, it costs this much to ship our Small to Extra Large Maps to one's doorstep. Therefore, all shipping must be within the continental USA or extra charges apply. As a small USA Business, we appreciate your understanding of our contributions to ship the map.

7. When you order our Gift Wrap & Card: You or your giftee will receive an extra special package: the map is nicely wrapped (heavy-weight/high quality wrap paper) and includes a beautifully designed Card with your message, plus a giant A Gift For You! sticker that can be placed on back of the map to remember the special occasion. Plus, one more surprise: a fun Treasure Chest Sticker!

map gift wrap stickers

Watch our video on how to Hang Your Map:



Map Posters


Our map posters are rolled in a clear tube and are impressive when they arrive!

We produce each map poster to order using Fine Art Printing with Archival Inks. We use heavy-weight Photo Satin Paper or you can choose our Premium Canvas.  

Rolled posters do not include push pins. If you would like to purchase push pins, please see Map Push Pins

Shipping: GeoJango is covering the packaging and shiping costs (of $12 to $36) to ship to one's doorstep in the continental USA. Yes, it costs this much to ship the map!

rolled map poster

Production & Shipping


Production:

Framed maps are generally produced within 2-4 business days

Map posters are generally produced within 1-2 business days

Shipping Costs (Complimentary Shipping):

GeoJango is currently covering the shipping costs for any framed map order which runs us $37 to $220 for any framed map order. For any Rolled Map order, we are covering $12 to $36 on average. Shipping costs are a big impact on a small USA business. We pay this shipping cost regardless if the map is purchased on Amazon, our website, or any other marketplace. We appreciate it when the order is made directly on our website to save us on huge marketplace fees.

 

Estimated Shipping Times (Standard Shipping):

West Coast: 2 business days

Mountain States: 3 business days

Midwestern States: 4 business days

Eastern States: 5 business days

Hawaii, Alaska, foreign APO/AFO: 5-10 business days

Expedited Shipping Option:

We offer an option to upgrade your shipping from standard shipping (via FedEx Ground) to expedited shipping (via USPS Priority Mail). If you select this upgraded option it will already be included in your total order cost once you reach the shipping page towards the end of the checkout process.

Return Policy:

We are happy to help and accept cancellations within 6 hours of your purchase.

We are happy to help with any shipping damage. Contact us within 10 business days and follow the instructions on the Thank You / Shipping Card.

We are unable to accept returns for a custom map. We guarantee quality workmanship and materials for every map.

For any standard map return, the map must not have been touched and sealed in the original container. All shipping and packaging costs (shipping both ways) will be subtracted from any refund. All returned must be made within 14 days of delivery.  

In the unlikely event that there is a problem with your order, you can contact us. We are help to help!


Map Finish Types & Sizes


We offer our maps in the following sizes for each finish type:

Framed Satin Paper Map:

- 24 x 18 inches (26.5 x 20.5 inches with frame)

- 30 x 20 inches (34 x 24 inches with frame)

- 36 x 24 inches (39 x 27 inches with the black or gold frame / 40 x 28 inches with all other frames)

- 48 x 32 inches (51 x 35 inches with the gold or black frame / 52 x 36 inches with all other frames)

Framed Canvas Map:

- 30 x 20 inches (34 x 24 inches with frame)

- 36 x 24 inches (39 x 27 inches with the black or gold frame / 40 x 28 inches with all other frames)

- 48 x 32 inches (51 x 35 inches with the gold or black frame / 52 x 36 inches with all other frames)

Canvas Wrap Map:

- 30 x 20 inches

- 36 x 24 inches

- 39 x 26 inches

- 48 x 32 inches

Canvas 3 Panel Maps:

- 60 x 40 inch span (3 panels at 20 x 40 inches each)

- 72 x 48 inch span (3 panels at 24 x 48 inches each)  

Please note that a spacing of 2-3 inches looks good between the panels.


No Proof Needed or Request a Proof


You are the designer of your custom map, which eliminates the need for us to send a proof to you. This helps us send your map into production faster, which is a win for everybody!

However, you are welcome to request a proof in the Order Notes. Plus, if you would like any extra help on the customizations, including adding a legend, or updating any custom design, please add your specifications in the Order Notes. When we see any extra specifications, we will verify everything with you before the map goes into production and provide proofs for your review. 


All Framed Maps Can Be Used With Push Pins


All of our framed map options (Framed Satin Paper, Framed Canvas, and Canvas Wrap) are mounted onto a sturdy pin board and are designed to be used with push pins.

See the video below to view our three different framed map finish options.


Need A Little Extra Design Help For Your Map?


If you would like some extra touches, you can place your order through our Travel Maps catalog.

We can help you design longer titles, beautiful legends, and any other complex designs for your map. If you order through the catalog above we will send a proof for you to review before printing your map.

We care a lot about every order and take the time to design the elements for a great presentation of your map.

custom map legend

Would You Like Some Title Inspiration?


Take a look at our custom title inspiration page.

You can also check out examples of custom titles through our map gallery.

Have fun coming up with a design!


Still Have Questions?


See our FAQ if you have additional questions or you can contact us.