World Shaded Relief Map (Dymaxion Map)

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34x18 Inch - 2D Flat Paper Print
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At Muir Way, we believe in providing the utmost quality, design, and value.

  • Lasts a lifetime
  • Unsurpassed archival materials and printing
  • Over 5000 5-star reviews
  • 30-day returns*
  • Individually printed in our San Diego workshop
Description

The Dymaxion map — or Fuller map — is one of the most inventive world map projections ever created. Buckminster Fuller unfolded the globe onto a flat icosahedron so the continents appear as one nearly continuous landmass, first published in Life magazine in 1943. In 1954, Fuller refined it with cartographer Shoji Sadao into the version most commonly used today — and the version you see here.

Unlike a Mercator or Gall-Peters projection, the Dymaxion distorts far less of the relative size and shape of land and ocean, making it one of the more geographically honest ways to represent the whole Earth on a flat surface.

We applied digital elevation data and hand-shaded relief to both land and sea, giving the map convincing three-dimensional depth. That dimension is created entirely through printed shading — it's flat to the touch, not raised, so it frames beautifully like any fine art print.

Shipping and Returns

FREE SHIPPING on orders to the contiguous US over $49 with UPS ground or USPS to PO Boxes.

Unframed prints - Printed to order and shipped within 2-3 business days
Framed prints - Custom framed and will ship in 3-4 weeks

Full refund on returns of unframed paper prints within 30 days of purchase. Prints must be returned in NEW condition without creases or damage. Please email us at [email protected] for instructions.

If prints are shipped back to us and are not in new condition, we offer a store credit or can return them to you. 

We do NOT ACCEPT returns or exchanges on framed prints or canvas wraps because they are made to order.

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Gallery Quality

Made in the USA

We consider our maps to be works of art, so we print and frame them accordingly.

Using award-winning printers with gallery quality fine art paper and inks, our maps will exceed expectations and last a lifetime.

  • Archival Paper and Inks
  • 100% Cotton, OBA-Free, and Acid-Free
  • Heavyweight 21.5 mil
  • Certified to last 100 years

Read customer reviews HERE attesting to the quality of our prints.

American Hardwood Frames

We use real Walnut for our frames, unlike the lesser quality veneer you will typically find elsewhere. With beautiful hardwood grain, each is handmade to order at a professional frame shop.

  • 7/8 inch face and 1 1/2 inch depth
  • Acrylite glazing (more clear than glass)
  • Acid-free backing paper
  • Hanging wire installed

Printed flat, shadows so real you'll want to touch them

Shaded relief built by georeferencing hundreds of points against modern USGS elevation data

Historic maps with terrain accurately depicted with USGS data. Every peak and valley beautifully rendered.

A digital light source casts the shadows, a 3D look on flat paper

The terrain appears to have real depth even though the paper is flat.

Prints completely flat, so it works with traditional framing.

More size options with better details on archival paper.

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Archival Inks

Each map is produced on our 12-color gicleé printers using premium inks to ensure an intricately detailed, fade-free piece with amazing colors.

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Fine Art Paper

Museum-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free archival paper that’s rated to last 100+ years.

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Authentic Hardwood Frames

No pressed wood, no veneer. Every custom frame is handmade from real Walnut.

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Made in the usa

We individually print each order in our San Diego workshop. Even our paper is sourced from domestic manufacturers.

Key features
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Archival Inks

Each map is produced on our 12-color gicleé printers using premium inks to ensure an intricately detailed, fade-free piece with amazing colors.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Fine Art Paper

Museum-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free archival paper that’s rated to last 100+ years.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Authentic Hardwood Frames

No pressed wood, no veneer. Every custom frame is handmade from real Walnut.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Made in the usa

We individually print each order in our San Diego workshop. Even our paper is sourced from domestic manufacturers.

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Eye catching unique map of the world! Great to see things in proper ratio perspectives.

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