California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
REAL 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
REAL 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D
California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map - Muir Way - 3D

California 1944 3D Raised Relief Map

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$ 144.50 USD $ 170.00 USD
Unframed - 24 x 28 Inch

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Real 3D Raised Relief Map

  • Authentic Muir Way Original
  • Transformed from a flat historical map
  • 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 24x28 inches
- Size - framed 25x29 inches
- Material - plastic mounted on mat board
- Handmade real Walnut frame available
- Individually made in our San Diego, CA shop

Explore the topography of California on the 1944 Topographical Map of the state in stunning 3D Raised Relief, an original creation from Muir Way. 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 tactically 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.  

PLEASE NOTE

You will love this map if you embrace its anomalies. When the plastic is heated and stretched over the 3D mold, the image may be altered, causing warped lines and text around higher elevations. The fine print on plastic is not as sharp as on paper, sometimes rendering very small text illegible.
Shipping and Returns

FREE SHIPPING within the contiguous US

Shipping times - not including transit:
- Unframed maps - 7-10 business days
- Made-to-order framed maps - 3-4 weeks 

Holiday Fulfillment & Shipping

  • During the holiday season, production and carrier networks experience delays.
  • Orders may take longer to ship and arrive than our standard estimates.
  • Need it by a specific date? Please order early and let us know at info@muir-way.com so we can try to accommodate your request.
  • We’ll send tracking as soon as your order ships.

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
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How we make them

Over 40 hours to design, cut, and sand

Intricately carved molds

Each map is printed, formed, and finished by hand

Individually Made

Locally Crafted, then mounted in-house

Walnut Frames

Connect to the places you love

Brought to life in 3D

FAQ

Are these 3D 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.
Do you offer different sizes for the 3D maps?

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 materials are the 3D maps made from?

The maps are printed on a thick, highly formable plastic that is highly formable under extreme heat and mounted on foamboard.
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 for the 3D maps 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.
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Very fine piece

I’ve only had it about a week. Bought for a friend as a gift but when I peaked at it I decided to keep it for myself and order another for him. Everyone of the dozen people that have seen it so far have been drawn in for a couple of minutes minimum to study it. It’s a beautiful piece. I should have gotten the framed version as it’s going to be permanent. If there is a bigger size I would buy that because the index of points of interest is too small for my eyes to read it. And bigger is better with this one.

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Always wanted one - so cool!!!

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Now California

I love maps and having this real example of California is such a great learning tool as we’re still “new” to the state as we celebrate 25 years here.

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Perfect gift for geography buff

Got this as a gift for a geography buff, and we both love it. It's beautiful, a real treat to examine. Highly recommend.

We got the CA map.

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