California Hydrological - 3D Raised Relief Map

Real raised relief to explore through touch and feel.

- Size - unframed 24x28 inches
- Size - framed 25x29 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.  

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.

Order cutoff dates for Christmas delivery:

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.

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