Major Releases represent a batch improvements for a region. Individual maps are updated in revisions on a rolling schedule. Thus release notes for a Major Release cover all subregion map variants with specified revision numbers underneath the Variant Chart.
Model Filename Chart & Map Specifications 3D Print Settings
USA Regions Variant Chart
Download all USA state printable models
| Subregion | Variant | V1 | V2 | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower 48 | Linear Scale | 1 | 2 | MakerWorld / Printables |
| Lower 48 | Square Root Scale | N/A | 2 | see above |
| Lower 48 🚧 | Linear & Sqrt Scale Low Poly | N/A | 2 | see above |
| Alaska | Linear Scale | N/A | 2 | MakerWorld / Printables |
| Alaska | Square Root Scale | N/A | 2 | see above |
| Hawaii | Linear Scale | 1 | N/A | MakerWorld / Printables |
| Lower 48 Combined | Linear w/ Borders | 1 | N/A | MakerWorld |
| Lower 48 Combined | Linear | 1 | N/A | MakerWorld / Printables |
| Lower 48 Combined | Low Poly | 1 | N/A | MakerWorld / Printables |
*Lower 48 is equivalent to Contiguous states.
- USA V1 - June 2023
- Initial release
- USA V2 - Oct 2023
- Added Square Root elevation scale models.
- Released Alaska
- Improved alignment between state borders and dual color print objects.
- Death Valley, CA and other inland below sea level locations are now at the correct elevations instead holes.
- Increased 3MF model precision from 4 to 6 decimal places.
- Maps now import into slicers at the correct size.
- 3D model previews on Printables.com now show in contrasting colors.
- USA V2.1 - NOV 2023
- Reuploaded certain models in CO, OH, OK, NE, NV, MI, ID, AZ, KS, GA that did not compress correctly with 7zip.
- V2.1 map filenames are versioned as
v2and directly replace V2 maps. - USA V2.2 - Storage Optimized Maps & Low Poly style Maps - DEC 2024 🚧
- Reuploaded all V2 maps in storage optimized version.
- Uploaded Low Poly style maps.
- V2.2 map filenames are versioned as
v2and directly replace V2/V2.1 maps. - All maps are lower size (~60%) for faster downloading and processing. The maps retain the original amount of detail.
- Low Poly maps are based off USA V2.1
- Low Poly map borders are compatible with all USA V2.1 maps. The elevation features are transformed to be more “triangular/pixelated” for an abstract aesthetic. Precise borders and dual color hygrography are maintained.
- The land and stream transition on this first version of Low Poly maps is a bit abrupt but should not make a huge difference in the final print.
- These new maps download and slice almost 100% faster.
Asia Region Major Release to Variant Revision Chart
| Subregion | Variant | V1 |
|---|---|---|
| China | Linear Scale | 1 |
| China | Square Root Scale | 1 |
- China V1 - NOV 2023
- Initial release
China V2 - Storage Optimized - DEC 2024
Europe Region Major Release to Variant Revision Chart
| Subregion | Variant | V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Low Poly | 1 |