Updated 3D Map Model Release Notes
Unless otherwise specified for specific maps, I have designed the models for a 0.4 mm nozzle diameter and 0.1mm layer height. Recommended print settings are any multiples of these specs.
Map Variants Comparison
Linear Scale: reflects the true elevation with a constant multiplier applied evenly across all the entire map to show sufficient detail.
Logarithmic Scale (incl: Square Root): exagerrates elevation differences in flat locations while smoothing out the pointyness of extreme elevations. Elevation detail is enhanced across the entire map at the cost of decreased accuracy.
Model Filename Chart
REGION-ESCALING-EXTRUDER-STYLE-REVISION-SUBVARIANT-PIECE##.3mf
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| Definition | Meaning |
|---|---|
REGION |
REGION Abbreviation |
ESCALING |
Elevation scaling (e.g., Linear or Square Root (sqrt) or Log) |
EXTRUDER |
Dual or Single color (extrusion) model |
STYLE* (optional) |
Model special style or subregion. STYLE is only present when the model file is a special style or the model is exclusive to a special subregion. |
REVISION |
Revision number. See release notes for the latest improvements. |
POSTPROCESS (optional) |
Secondary style of a map VARIANT(e.g.,lowpoly) |
PIECE##† (optional) |
Interlocking pre-cut piece ## sized for 180 mm x 180 mm or 256mm x 256mm bed. |
*Default STYLE is water features model located over submerged low lying lands. This submerged land may be visible when water layers are printed with a transparent filament. Default style minimizes usage of secondary (water) filament color. transparent style has water model features that extend all the way through the land for maximum light transmission when used with glow and transparent filaments.
†If multi-part files are not present, I have not created interlocking models for this state yet. Follow me on MakerWorld/Printables and comment with your request to get future additions and updates.
USA Individual States and Territories
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| Map Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | USA Contiguous Lambert Conformal Conic | |
| Projection (Alaska) | NA Lambert Conformal Conic | |
| Projection (Hawaii) | UTM zone 4N | |
| Horizontal Scale | 1:2500000 (0.4mm:1000m) | Effective resolution is 1000m x 1000m. |
| Horizontal Scale (Alaska) | 1:2500000 (0.4mm:1000m) | Effective resolution is 2000m x 2000m. |
| Vertical Scale (Linear) | 1:500000 (0.1mm:50m) | Vertical exaggeration is 5x. Elevations 0-40m are scaled between 0 and 0.8mm on a logarithmic scale for enhanced coastal detail. |
| Vertical Scale (Square Root) | 1:500000 (0.1mm:50m) | Vertical exaggeration ranges from 285-5x between sea level and ~4000m. Scaling is greater at lower elevation and lower at higher elevation, . Linear and Square Root elevation breakover at ~4000m. |
| 3D Model Resolution | 0.1mm | |
| 3D Model Resolution (Low Poly) | 0.1mm-2mm | |
| 3D Model Resolution (Alaska) | 0.2mm | |
| Highlights | Streams, Lakes, Coastlines | |
| Maritime Boundary | Submerged Lands Act | Seaward boundary of coastal states generally 3 or 9 nm from the coastline. Maritime boundaries are included in the dual print models. |
| Model Base Thickness at Sea Level | ~0.9mm | Additional +0.9mm (dual) / +0.4mm (single) for locations not covered by water. |
Lower 48 (Contiguous) USA Map with Borders (all in one)
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| Map Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | USA Contiguous Lambert Conformal Conic | |
| Horizontal Scale | 1:20000000 (0.4mm:8000m) | Effective resolution is 2000m x 2000m. |
| Vertical Scale (Linear) | 1:500000 (0.1mm:50m) | Vertical exaggeration is 40x. |
| Vertical Scale (Logarithm) | 1:500000 (0.1mm:50m) | Vertical exaggeration ranges from 27000-45x. Scaling is greater at lower elevation and lower at higher elevation. 45x is at ~5000m elevation. |
| 3D Model Resolution | 0.1mm | |
| Highlights | State borders | |
| Model Base Thickness at Sea Level (Linear) | 5mm | |
| Model Base Thickness at Sea Level (Logarithm) | 2mm |
USA Hyper Local Regions
Williamstown, MA, USA - Dual Color (NOV2023)
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| Map Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | UTM 18N | |
| Horizontal Scale | 1:36000 (0.5mm:18m) | Effective resolution is 20m x 20m. |
| Vertical Scale (Linear) | 1:36000 | |
| 3D Model Resolution | 0.2mm | |
| Highlights | Water, Highways, Streets | |
| Model Base Thickness at Sea Level | 0.0mm | Additional +0.27mm for unhighlighted locations. |
Oahu, HI, USA - Dual Color (NOV2023)
| Map Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | UTM 4N | |
| Horizontal Scale | 1:500000 (0.4mm:200m) | Effective resolution is 200m x 200m. |
| Vertical Scale (Linear) | 1:100000 (0.1mm:10m) | Vertical exaggeration is 5x. Elevations 0-40m are scaled between 0 and 0.8mm on a logarithmic scale for enhanced coastal detail. |
| Highlights | Coastal Outline | |
| Model Base Thickness at Sea Level | 1.2mm | Additional +0.27mm for unhighlighted locations. |
China
China model is at same scale as USA except for the following. Streams and base thickness are 4x thicker so that model can be more easily printed at 25% scale.
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| Map Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | Asia North Lambert Conformal Conic | |
| Horizontal Scale | 1:2500000 (0.4mm:1000m) | Effective resolution is 4000m x 4000m. |
| Vertical Scale (Linear) | 1:500000 (0.1mm:50m) | Vertical exaggeration is 5x. Elevations 0-40m are scaled between 0 and 0.8mm on a logarithmic scale for enhanced coastal detail. |
| Vertical Scale (Square Root) | 1:500000 (0.1mm:50m) | Vertical exaggeration is greater at lower elevation and lower at higher elevation, ranging from 285-5x between sea level and ~4000m. Linear and Square Root elevation breakover at ~4000m. |
| 3D Model Resolution | 0.2mm | |
| Highlights | Streams, Lakes | 4000m wide lines |
| Model Base Thickness at Sea Level | ~1.2mm | Additional +0.9mm (dual) / +0.4mm (single) for unhighlighted locations. |