Texas Hydrological - 3D Raised Relief Map
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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 27x26 inches
- Size - framed 28x27 inches
- Material - plastic mounted on foam board
- Handmade real Walnut frame available
- Individually made in our San Diego, CA shop
Our Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas’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 state's diverse terrain, from the Coastal Plains to Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains.
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 contiguous US
Shipping times - not including transit:
- Unframed maps - 3-5 business 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 info@muir-way.com with your order # to receive detailed instructions. Unauthorized returns may not be accepted and do not guarantee a refund.
If prints are shipped back to us and are not in new condition, we offer a store credit or can return them to you.
*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 info@muir-way.com so we can correct it for you. We will require pictures of the damaged print and the shipping container it arrived in.
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
Not a print, a landscape you can run your fingers over
Sculpted from a precision 3D mold — real raised terrain, not an embossed print
Every ridge, valley, and peak is actually there. You feel it, not just see it.
Molds cut from NASA elevation data for accurate topography
The same data used to map space missions. Every rise is placed to the foot.
No glass, no acrylic, every map is made to be touched
Run your fingers across the Rockies or trace the Mississippi. The map wants to be touched.
Premium formable material, sculpted over a precision mold and mounted on rigid archival board
Vacuum-formed to hold every ridge and valley, mounted on archival board so it stays flat for decades.
Each map individually made in our San Diego, CA shop
Not printed and boxed at scale. Every relief is hand-formed by our small studio team.
USA-made materials — every purchase supports Sierra Club, Leave No Trace, and Waterkeeper Alliance
Sierra Club, Leave No Trace, and Waterkeeper Alliance protect the places these maps depict.
American hardwood frames — real walnut, no pressed wood, no veneer
Real hardwood grain, not a stained lookalike. Built by local craftsmen to last.
Open-face design with no glazing, so the terrain stays touchable
Nothing between you and the landscape. The frame protects without hiding.
Framing adds about one inch to each dimension
A slim profile that fits your wall, not a bulky box that dominates it.
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 info@muir-way.com 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.
