I need to make a 3-D map of Costa Rica for a Spanish project.I am totally lost! Does anyone have any ideas?
January 29th, 2010 | 
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3D MAP? Do you mean a 3D model of heights ? Any specific format or just the picture? Or a "sand table" (real heights model that you put on the table)?
1. If we are talking about a sand table map then what you need is topographical map of Costa Rica. Topographical maps have height lines that show the "cut" of different heights over the country. You need a thick cardboard paper or something thicker which you could cut with a knife or scissors. What you do is you copy the map as much times as there are height lines on your map and you take each page and glue it to the cardboard. You then cut the cardboards on the lines of height and you get a set of cutouts which you glue one on top of the other. With enough patience you will get a "sandtable" model.
2. If we are talking about the digital model get a free software called terragen and a Digital Elevation Model file for Costa Rica. You can get the DEM (digital elevation model) from WWW.USGS.GOV , however you will have to look for it.
3. If you just need a picture I am sure you can find one using http://images.google.com and looking for Costa Rica map with Extra-Large or Large pictures.
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3D MAP? Do you mean a 3D model of heights ? Any specific format or just the picture? Or a "sand table" (real heights model that you put on the table)?
1. If we are talking about a sand table map then what you need is topographical map of Costa Rica. Topographical maps have height lines that show the "cut" of different heights over the country. You need a thick cardboard paper or something thicker which you could cut with a knife or scissors. What you do is you copy the map as much times as there are height lines on your map and you take each page and glue it to the cardboard. You then cut the cardboards on the lines of height and you get a set of cutouts which you glue one on top of the other. With enough patience you will get a "sandtable" model.
2. If we are talking about the digital model get a free software called terragen and a Digital Elevation Model file for Costa Rica. You can get the DEM (digital elevation model) from http://WWW.USGS.GOV , however you will have to look for it.
3. If you just need a picture I am sure you can find one using http://images.google.com and looking for Costa Rica map with Extra-Large or Large pictures.
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personal experience as 3D animator/modeler/designer