Modern 3D render of topography on a map from 1914 – Bacon’s Excelsior Map of Scotland

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1. I enjoy making 3D renders of old maps. I hope you like this one.

   I wanted to post the closeups too, but this sub only seems allows one image to be posted at a time. So if you want to see more detail, you can go here: https://x.com/geo_spatialist/status/1749776156113420585?s=20

   edit: I just remembered that Reddit doesn’t compress the image as much as other sites…so just zooming in here actually shows a lot of detail still.

2. This would be cool as a 3D print model

3. Any good resources for making similar maps, preferably using python?

   Would like to create something similar for some islands.

4. I realise this is probably a trade secret but would you mind sharing your method? I really wanted to make a personalised map like this but am stuck on where to source the data.
   Do you use tiff files and style everything yourself or are they pre-made maps/textures?
   Is it an actual 3d model or are the shadows simulated based on terrain aspect? 
   What data sources do you use?

5. I realise this is probably a trade secret but would you mind sharing your method? I really wanted to make a personalised map like this but am stuck on where to source the data.
   Do you use tiff files and style everything yourself or are they pre-made maps/textures?
   Is it an actual 3d model or are the shadows simulated based on terrain aspect? 
   What data sources do you use?

6. R/mapswithoutshetland busy week