California Hydrological - 3D Raised Relief Map
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High-Quality
Material
Real 3D Raised Relief Map
- Authentic Muir Way Original
- Accurate and detailed elevation data
- Individually made in our San Diego workshop
- Handmade hardwood frames by local craftsmen
Description
Real raised relief to explore through touch and feel.
- Size - unframed 24x30 inches
- Size - framed 25x31 inches
- Material - plastic mounted on foamboard
- Handmade real Walnut frame available
- Individually made in our San Diego, CA shop
Our California Hydrological Map - now in 3D, combines the state's raised topography with the state's rivers, streams, and lakes.
Water is the lifeblood of any state, and its flow reveals the story of a place. Our California Hydrological Map illustrates, in striking detail, the state’s rivers and streams—how they merge, diverge, and sustain the land.
Every river, even intermittent streams, is mapped, along with bodies of water over 0.2 miles wide. We use the Strahler Stream Order to show stream hierarchy, thickening rivers as they gain tributaries—highlighting both the beauty and interconnectedness of California’s waterways.
This unique map undergoes a meticulous process where it is printed, heated, and vacuum-formed over an intricately detailed 3D mold. The result is a map that allows you to visually and tactilely explore the diverse terrain of the state, from the Sierra Mountains to the Channel Islands.
Framed maps do not have glass or acrylic over them, so you can touch the map and explore its intricacies.
Shipping and Returns
FREE SHIPPING within the USA
Shipping times - not including transit:
- Unframed maps - 2-3 days
- Made-to-order framed maps - 3-4 weeks
RETURN POLICY
We accept returns within 30 days of purchasing your unframed map. There are NO restocking fees but return shipping costs are at the customer's expense. Returned maps must be in new condition with no visible marks or damage. Please email us at [email protected] with your order # to receive detailed instructions. Unauthorized returns may not be accepted and do not guarantee a refund.
*Framed Prints – We do not accept returns or exchanges on framed prints because they are custom-made to order. If your order arrives damaged or wrong, please email us at [email protected] so we can correct it for you.
Walnut Frames
Each frame is handmade by a local craftsman.
- Real Walnut hardwood (not veneer)
- Frames vary in color and grain
- 7/8" face x 1" deep
- Finished back – paper dust cover, rubber bumpers, and hanging wire
- No acrylic or glass on front
FAQ
Are these maps old or new?
The original map designs are of historical maps. We use scans of the old maps and georeference them with modern elevation data to align the raised terrain with the map. Then, we cut a detailed mold for the map. The maps get printed, heated, and vacuum formed onto the mold. We remove the newly formed map from the mold, cut it, and mount it onto matboard for a rigid raised relief map. The 3D maps we sell are only available by Muir Way.
Can I get it in a different size?
No, we offer each map in a single size because they are vacuum formed to a particular 3D mold that takes approximately 40 hours to cut.
What are they made out of?
The maps are printed on a thick plastic that is highly formable under extreme heat.
What is your return policy?
For any reason, you can send back the print within 30 days of receiving it for a full refund. The print must be in new condition. We do not accept returns on framed prints. Please email [email protected] for return authorization.
How long does it take to get?
Unframed maps ship out in 1-2 days and framed maps ship out in 2-3 weeks of ordering. Please also allow transit time from our shop in San Diego.
Do the frames have glass?
No, our frames do not have glass over the 3D prints so you can touch the protruding terrain. If you prefer glass, your local frame shop can make a deeper frame that will allow for the glass.
Are these like the ones in my classroom when I was a kid?
Ours are inspired by those older raised relief maps but our new versions are on another level of quality, precision, and craftsmanship.
