3D map maker
3D Map Maker: Your Place, in Full Color, in a Real Wood Frame
Ready to hang.
Our 3D map maker turns any place in the USA into a map you can hold. Pick a spot and see it in 3D. Get it in full color or one color, in a wood frame or with no frame. Printed in the USA.
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Make your map
Tap the map to move the box there, or drag the round handle.
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Framed 5 x 7 in, matte black wood frame. Classic, full color.
Full color: price coming soon
What is a 3D topographic map?
A 3D topographic map is a model of real land that you can hold. The hills and valleys rise up from a flat base, so you can see and feel the shape of a place. It is also called a raised relief map.
- The heights come from the USGS 3D Elevation Program, public data for the whole United States.
- Water, roads, trails and parks come from open map data made by volunteers (see the credits below).
- Your box on the map can be 2 to 60 km wide. Most maps stand 10 to 55 mm tall on a 6 mm base.
- Heights are stretched so small hills show up. A keepsake, not for navigation.
How the 3D map generator works
A 3D map generator turns a real place into a 3D model. Ours uses public elevation data from the USGS and open map data made by volunteers. Heights are stretched so small hills show up, so it is a keepsake, not a map to navigate with.
Step 1
Pick your place
Type an address, or drag the map to your spot. We size the box for you.
Step 2
Pick the look
A wood frame or none, a color theme or one color, and how much the hills pop.
Step 3
Pick a size
From 4 x 4 to 8 x 10 inches framed, or 4 to 8.7 inches on its own.
Step 4
Check it and order
Turn the 3D preview with your finger, see the price, and order. We print it and mail it to you.
Custom 3D map: four ways to get it
Pick full color or one color, and a wood frame or no frame. Full color in a frame is our favorite: blue water, gray roads and green parks, ready to hang.
| Option | Colors | Frame | Sizes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full color, framed | Up to 4 | Wood, no glass | 4 x 4, 5 x 7, 6 x 6, 8 x 8 and 8 x 10 in | Coming soon |
| One color, framed | 1 | Wood, no glass | 4 x 4, 5 x 7, 6 x 6, 8 x 8 and 8 x 10 in | From $48.00 |
| Full color, no frame | Up to 4 | None | 4 to 8.7 in, square, round or hexagon | Coming soon |
| One color, no frame | 1 | None | 4 to 8.7 in, square, round or hexagon | From $29.00 |
The frame has no glass, so your map stands out through the front. Shipping is a flat $7.95 for every map, framed or not.
Custom 3D map sizes, shapes and prices
One price for each size, for most places, in one color. Square, round and hexagon cost the same. Big mountains use more plastic, so a very steep place costs a little more, and the maker tells you before you buy. Shipping is a flat $7.95 to US addresses.
| Size | Price, one color |
|---|---|
| Small, 4 x 4 in | $29.00 |
| Medium, 6 x 6 in | $44.00 |
| Large, 8 x 8 in | $65.00 |
| Extra large, 8.7 x 8.7 in | $79.00 |
Framed, add the frame: 4 x 4 in +$19, 5 x 7 in +$24, 6 x 6 in +$24, 8 x 8 in +$34, 8 x 10 in +$39. Full color is coming soon.
What your 3D printed map shows
Your map can show hills, water, roads, trails and parks. Roads and trails stand a little above the land. Water lies flat. Heights are stretched so small hills show up. A keepsake, not for navigation.
3D printed city maps
For a city map, use a small box, 2 to 6 km wide, and turn on roads. Your streets stand up from the land. It makes a great gift for a first home or a hometown.
Lake, mountain and trail maps
- For a lake, turn on water. The lake prints flat at its own level, with the hills around it.
- For a mountain or a canyon, try a box 20 km wide or more.
- For a trail, use a box 5 to 15 km wide and turn on roads and trails.
A map gift for any place that matters
Your hometown, your first home, your wedding spot, or a favorite trail. A custom 3D map is a gift people keep on the shelf for years.
Questions
What is a raised relief map?
A raised relief map is another name for a 3D topographic map. The land is raised, so mountains stand up and lakes and valleys sit low. Heights are stretched so small hills show up.
Can I get just the STL file?
No. We do not sell map files. We print the map and mail it to you.
Is it free?
The map maker is free to try. You pay only when you order a print.
Can I print a map file I made somewhere else?
Yes. Upload your file on our 3D printing page and see your price right away.
Where does the map data come from?
Heights come from the USGS. Water, roads, trails and parks come from open map data. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License: openstreetmap.org/copyright
How many colors can my map have?
A full color map uses up to 4 colors, like blue water and gray roads on white land. You can try it in the preview now. Today we print maps in one color. Full color is coming soon.
What frame does it come in?
A real wood picture frame with no glass, so your map stands out through the front and you can touch the hills. It comes ready to hang. The frame adds to the map price by size: 4 x 4 in +$19, 5 x 7 in +$24, 6 x 6 in +$24, 8 x 8 in +$34, 8 x 10 in +$39. Pick matte black, matte white, natural wood, metallic silver, metallic bronze. A soft brush keeps it clean.
What sizes can I get?
With no frame: squares of 4, 6, 8 and 8.7 inches, rounds of 4, 6 and 8 inches, and a 6 inch hexagon. Framed: 4 x 4, 5 x 7, 6 x 6, 8 x 8 and 8 x 10 inches.
How tall is a 3D map?
Most maps stand 10 to 55 mm tall (about half an inch to 2 inches). The base is 6 mm thick, and the hills rise from there. A steep place stands taller than a flat one.
How much is shipping?
A flat $7.95 to US addresses for any map, framed or not.
Can I use it to find my way?
No. It is a keepsake, not for navigation. Heights are stretched, small things are left out, and thin roads are made wider so they print.
What places can I pick?
Any place in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Your box can be 2 to 60 km wide. Small boxes show streets. Big boxes show mountains and lakes.
What is it made of?
PLA plastic. It is made for indoors, like a shelf, a desk or a wall. Keep it out of hot cars and strong sun.
What happens to the place I pick?
The place you pick is used to make your map and is not stored with your order. We delete the print file about 60 days after your order ships.