3D Relief Maps - Not Just a Map But a Gift Too

Jan 13
09:09

2013

James Dale

James Dale

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We have all used Ordnance Survey maps to navigate our way through the hills, they are somewhat a British institution. and many a fond walker has one framed on their wall for their favourite area. A 3D Relief map offers a great alternative to this and makes a great corporate gift too.

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The UK has some outstanding areas natural beauty,3D Relief Maps - Not Just a Map But a Gift Too Articles areas with contrasting mountains and valleys, lakes that go to uncharted depths and rivers as clear as gin. Everyone has a place that is special to them, somewhere they have fond memories of childhood, or where they first kissed their partner. These memories often get forgotten in an ever hectic world. 3D relief maps are an excellent way to relive those memories on a day by day basis. They make an excellent addition to any office or study and make a great gift.The first thing you may be wondering is what exactly is a 3D Relief Map (or raised relief as it is often referred to)? It is a map of a selected area that is wall mountable, printed on plastic and features raised and detailed features to represent real life features. The Relief map has all of the features you would expect from a traditional paper map such as scale, contours and shading however it is presented in a professional artistic way. The raised relief maps also include local detail such as forests, rivers, lakes and the names of every peak, town and village. When buying a map, you have the choice of a dark or light frame which look great, or the option of having it unframed on a hardened foam base. There are a number of options available to those wanting to purchase a Raised Relief Map. If you want a large size map, there is a choice of certain UK national parks available. For instance it is possible to get a Lake District Raised Relief Map and Snowdonia Raised Relief Map available with the dimensions 670 x 760mm. If you want a smaller map then there is a Peak District Raised Relief Map available with the dimensions 550 x 430mm and makes a great choice if there is limited space available. On The other end of the scale, if you want a map that is truly spectacular, there is a world edition available which encompasses all of the Earths major peaks as well as raised sea ridges and polar caps.Overall a 3D Relief Map makes a wonderful gift for the outdoor enthusiast and offers something a little different and more personal than outdoor gear or the corporate gifts we are used to. They also make a great collectors item for those wanting to collect local memorabilia. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;}