Päijänne Map
Päijänne is a lake in Finland, covering about 1,080 km² (418 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 95 m (313 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 78 m (257 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Jämsänjoki, Vaajanvirta, Muuramenjoki, Äijälänsalmi, Tainionvirta, Vääksy Canal, Pihlajajoki and Kirkkojoki. It drains through the Kymi River.
The blue outline marks Päijänne as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Helsinki, Tampere, Vyborg, Lahti, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Lappeenranta and Hämeenlinna. Labeled countries: Finland.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders, and fine dashed lines show state or province borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Päijänne come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Päijänne is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Päijänne facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 119 km (74 mi) |
| Area | 1,080 km² (418 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 26,500 km² (10,200 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 95 m (313 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 78 m (257 ft) |
| Inflows | Jämsänjoki, Vaajanvirta, Muuramenjoki, Äijälänsalmi, Tainionvirta, Vääksy Canal, Pihlajajoki and Kirkkojoki |
| Outflow | the Kymi River |
| Countries | Finland |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Finland. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Päijänne?
Päijänne covers about 1,080 km² (418 sq mi).
How deep is Päijänne?
Its maximum depth is about 95 m (313 ft).
Where is Päijänne?
Päijänne lies in Finland.
Can I download a blank map of Päijänne?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Päijänne Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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