Woodscape maps are 3d wooden maps for your interior home or office.
Laser cut topographic maps.
I cut the map using a k40 laser with an upgraded smoothie board.
Your favorite place in the world is now the most unique piece of art in your home.
We are a small family owned boutique offering a unique range of handmade 3d laser cut topographic maps.
This is a tutorial on creating a laser cut contour map using ordnance surveys opendata.
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Hey scott this post is selfless beautiful and is the sole reason why i can now laser cut topographic maps.
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Made in the us with precision laser cutters and finished by hand each wood map is custom made uniquely for you.
We are the web s premier source of high quality framed laser cut 3d topographical lake maps.
All cartography design work is done in house to the highest standards and accuracy.
The distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is the use of elevation contour lines to show the shape of the earth s surface.
Nautical wood maps are 3d underwater topographic wooden maps bathymetric charts made from layers of laser cut baltic birch wood to show in carved relief an accurate and artistic description of the nautical terrain.
Laser cut topographic maps shop the collection use left right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left right if using a mobile device.
Scott shambaugh created this map of his hometown as a gift for his parents.
This layered laser cut map however is an object that directly reflects the elevation of portland maine.
Most topographical maps show 3d geographical information in a 2 dimensional way.
Elevation contours are imaginary lines connecting points having the same elevation on the surface of the land above or below a reference surface which is usually mean sea level.
Makes a perfect gift and can be customized any way you wish.
The layers are then colored and assembled by hand to create.
I think the contours provide a pleasing and interesting aesthetic.
The maps work best when you a.
You can use usgs earth explorer to get your black and white image shown step3 which i believe is a dem.