2025 Summer Manhole Cover Challenge Gallery
Every cover tells a story — and each photo below is a snapshot into the hidden infrastructure that keeps our cities running strong. Thank you to everyone who has joined our 2025 Summer Manhole Cover Challenge!
Explore the gallery, discover unique designs from around the world, and help us celebrate the unseen world beneath our feet.

SunValley, Idaho
Located at a ski resort, this manhole cover enhances the fun and beauty of the sidewalks with a fitting sun design for Sun Valley.
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Ketchum, Idaho
Located in the middle of the main roads, these fun decorated manholes each feature a unique design. This is just one example — easy to miss unless you know to look!
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Ketchum, Idaho (1 of 3)
These decorative manhole covers are found throughout the charming town square, near seating areas and a local ice cream shop. They help tell a fun story about the history of Ketchum — a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
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Ketchum, Idaho (2 of 3)
These decorative manhole covers are found throughout the charming town square, near seating areas and a local ice cream shop. They help tell a fun story about the history of Ketchum — a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
Submitted by: Cassie Rabbe
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Cassie Rabbe
Company: Tnemec

Ketchum, Idaho (3 of 3)
These decorative manhole covers are found throughout the charming town square, near seating areas and a local ice cream shop. They help tell a fun story about the history of Ketchum — a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
Submitted by: Cassie Rabbe
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Cassie Rabbe
Company: Tnemec

Vancouver, British Columbia
Spotted by Travis Savy while away on business. Even in a different country, we always find things that remind us of home and the work we do. This manhole cover is a beauty, and we’re happy to share it!
Submitted by: Anna Breen
Company: Savy & Sons
Submitted by: Anna Breen
Company: Savy & Sons

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Snapped this photo while visiting the 66th annual Ann Arbor Art Fair. Lots of great art, including this manhole cover made by EJ in East Jordan, MI.
Submitted by: Pete Smith
Company: Tnemec Company, Inc
Submitted by: Pete Smith
Company: Tnemec Company, Inc

Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Submitted by: Clif McDonald
Company: Tnemec

Gresham, Oregon
Found this manhole cover while playing the back nine. Even our critical infrastructure needs to play hard from time to time!
Submitted by: Dan Janulek
Company: TNW Inc.
Submitted by: Dan Janulek
Company: TNW Inc.

Talacre, North Wales
Rare large hinged, triangulated manhole cover.
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group

Nashville, Tennessee
Located in front of the Tennessee State Capitol.
Submitted by: Carver Morgan
Company: John Bouchard & Sons Co.
Submitted by: Carver Morgan
Company: John Bouchard & Sons Co.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Spotted in the Land of the Future at EPCOT!
Submitted by: Mandi Macon
Company: Mobile Notary
Submitted by: Mandi Macon
Company: Mobile Notary

Enterprise, Alabama
Submitted by: James Brooks
Company: Mongan Painting, LLC

New Orleans, Louisiana
Spotted this NOPSI manhole cover on a work trip. At first, I thought it meant we weren’t welcome — but it turns out NOPSI stands for New Orleans Public Service Inc.!
Submitted by: Melissa Molina
Company: AMPP
Submitted by: Melissa Molina
Company: AMPP

Calgary, Alberta
This stormwater manhole cover art represents the Bow River flowing around a poplar tree.
Submitted by: Ryan Finley
Company: Amrize
Submitted by: Ryan Finley
Company: Amrize

Calgary, Alberta
This cover depicts the Chinook winds that blow through Calgary.
Submitted by: Teo Finley
Company: Lafarge
Submitted by: Teo Finley
Company: Lafarge

Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Features a double triangulated design.
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group

Buxton, United Kingdom
Features a unique manufacturer’s name on the cover.
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Manhole located in front of our office.
Submitted by: Obie Watts
Company: Jacobs
Submitted by: Obie Watts
Company: Jacobs

Raleigh, North Carolina
Spotted at a public park with my family!
Submitted by: Mike Anderson
Company: TSE
Submitted by: Mike Anderson
Company: TSE

Detroit, Michigan
Who doesn’t love Detroit Red Wings legend Nicklas Lidstrom?
Submitted by: Tyler Wydendorf
Company: City of Dearborn
Submitted by: Tyler Wydendorf
Company: City of Dearborn

Prague, Czech Republic
Submitted by: Cody Mann
Company: Azamara
Company: Azamara

Kansas City, Missouri
Submitted by: Ashley Grotewiel
Company: Tnemec
Company: Tnemec

London, UK
This cover is marked with “Paddington.”
Submitted by: Ashley Grotewiel
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Ashley Grotewiel
Company: Tnemec

Charleston, South Carolina
Submitted by: Ashley Grotewiel
Company: Tnemec
Company: Tnemec

Budapest, Hungary
Symbolizes the coming together of Buda and Pest as one city, making this manhole cover unique.
Submitted by: Karen Mann
Company: Epoxytec
Submitted by: Karen Mann
Company: Epoxytec

Budapest, Hungary
Represents the unification of Buda and Pest into one city, captured in this unique manhole cover.
Submitted by: Karen Mann
Company: Epoxytec
Submitted by: Karen Mann
Company: Epoxytec

Krems, Austria
Features the city’s coat of arms on the manhole cover.
Submitted by: Jack Lee
Company: WSP Canada
Submitted by: Jack Lee
Company: WSP Canada

Shimizu, Japan
Birds running to the rescue.
Submitted by: Jack Lee
Company: WSP Canada
Submitted by: Jack Lee
Company: WSP Canada

Orlando, Florida
Sanitary manhole located in Jurassic Park, Universal Studios Florida. Spotted while on vacation with my wife and kids — proving there were sewers in the Jurassic Period!
Submitted by: John Manijak
Company: Hoerr Construction Inc
Submitted by: John Manijak
Company: Hoerr Construction Inc

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Manhole located in the historic district of Albuquerque, NM.
Submitted by: John Manijak
Company: Hoerr Construction Inc
Submitted by: John Manijak
Company: Hoerr Construction Inc

Anaheim, California
Spotted this manhole cover while on vacation with my wife and kids — can’t stop thinking about work!
Submitted by: John Manijak
Company: Hoerr Construction Inc
Submitted by: John Manijak
Company: Hoerr Construction Inc

Daytona, Florida
Features the outline and logo of the Daytona International Speedway.
Submitted by: Nick Modany
Company: JMT
Submitted by: Nick Modany
Company: JMT

Yosemite National Park, California
Sewer infrastructure amidst the natural beauty of Yosemite Valley.
Submitted by: Spencer Tuell
Company: GCU
Submitted by: Spencer Tuell
Company: GCU

London, England
Located in front of the London Cavalry Museum.
Submitted by: Spencer Tuell
Company: GCU
Submitted by: Spencer Tuell
Company: GCU

Lisboa, Portugal
This Lisboa Águas Residuais (wastewater) manhole cover features unique detailing that caught my eye during our trip to Lisbon.
Submitted by: Chris Hille
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Chris Hille
Company: Tnemec

Wellington, New Zeland
Māori-inspired artwork depicting indigenous cultural motifs.
Submitted by: Lily Caputi
Company: N/A
Submitted by: Lily Caputi
Company: N/A

La Vista, Nebraska
The foundry that produced this manhole cover was local to the municipality, which purchased and installed it.
Submitted by: Kevin Morris
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Kevin Morris
Company: Tnemec

Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian has a long history with the railroad industry and is the birthplace of the ‘Singing Brakeman,’ the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers.
Submitted by: Clif McDonald
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Clif McDonald
Company: Tnemec

Nîmes, France
Artistic cover featuring an alligator and palm tree; the alligator is the city’s symbol in the south of France.
Submitted by: Ryk Dunkelberg
Company: Mead & Hunt
Submitted by: Ryk Dunkelberg
Company: Mead & Hunt

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Old and visually striking manhole cover.
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group
Submitted by: Ian Clapham
Company: Lanes Group

Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Discovered this hidden manhole cover while searching for a tremendously bad golf shot.
Submitted by: Chase Bean
Company: Tnemec
Submitted by: Chase Bean
Company: Tnemec

Canton, Georgia
Features a largemouth bass and a warning not to dump waste. Plus Monroe the Bulldog!
Submitted by: Jonathan Brown
Company: HDD Broker
Submitted by: Jonathan Brown
Company: HDD Broker

St. Augustine, Florida
On my first visit to the St. George Street area, I saw many unique manhole covers and old fire hydrants while taking my wife’s father’s ashes back to his birthplace, her hometown.
Submitted by: Jeremiah Fields
Company: Culy Contracting
Submitted by: Jeremiah Fields
Company: Culy Contracting

Karlovy, Czech Republic
Famous spa town known for its hot springs and as a filming location for James Bond’s *Casino Royale*. This manhole is at the historic Grandhotel Pupp, built in 1701.
Submitted by: Shaun Danco
Company: Stray Cat Industrial Services Ltd
Submitted by: Shaun Danco
Company: Stray Cat Industrial Services Ltd

Karlovy, Czech Republic
Famous spa town known for its hot springs and as a filming location for James Bond’s *Casino Royale*. This manhole is at the historic Grandhotel Pupp, built in 1701.
Submitted by: Shaun Danco
Company: Stray Cat Industrial Services Ltd
Submitted by: Shaun Danco
Company: Stray Cat Industrial Services Ltd

Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic — Manhole cover in the historic Old City.
Submitted by: Shaun Danco
Company: Stray Cat Industrial Services Ltd
Submitted by: Shaun Danco
Company: Stray Cat Industrial Services Ltd

Bratislava, Slovakia
Interesting street artwork (not a manhole cover). Submitted for interest!
Submitted by: Jack Lee
Company: WSP Canada
Submitted by: Jack Lee
Company: WSP Canada

Orlando, Florida
Taken at Universal Islands of Adventure.
Submitted by: Alexis Callahan
Company: Stantec
Submitted by: Alexis Callahan
Company: Stantec
Think you have the perfect shot? Submissions close July 31 — share yours today and join the challenge.