3D Maps

NCED is currently involved in researching the effectiveness of anaglyph maps in the classroom and are working with educators and scientists to interpret various Earth-surface processes. Based on the findings of the research, various activities and interpretive information will be developed and available for educators to use in their classrooms. Keep checking back with this website because activities and maps are always being updated. We believe that anaglyph maps are an important tool in helping students see the world and are working to further develop materials and activities to support educators in their use of the maps.

This website has various 3-D maps and supporting materials that are available for download. Maps can be printed, viewed on computer monitors, or projected on to screens for larger audiences. Keep an eye on our website for more maps, activities and new information. Let us know how you use anaglyph maps in your classroom. Email any ideas or activities you have to [e-mail]

Anaglyph paper maps are a cost effective offshoot of the GeoWall Project. Geowall is a high end visualization tool developed for use in the University of Minnesota's Geology and Geophysics Department. Because of its effectiveness it has been expanded to 300 institutions across the United States. GeoWall projects 3-D images and allows students to see 3-D representations but is limited because of the technology. Paper maps are a cost effective solution that allows anaglyph technology to be used in classroom and field-based applications.

Maps are best when viewed with RED/CYAN anaglyph glasses!

A note on downloading: "viewable" maps are .jpg files; "high-quality downloads" are .tif files. While it is possible to view the latter in a web-browser in most cases, the download may be slow. As an alternative, try right-clicking on the link to the high-quality download and choosing "save" from the pop-up menu that results. Save the file to your own machine, then try opening the saved copy. This may be faster than clicking directly on the link to open it in the browser.

World Map: 3-D map that highlights oceanic bathymetry and plate boundaries.

Continental United States: 3-D grayscale map of the Lower 48.

Western United States: 3-D grayscale map of the Western United States with state boundaries.

Regional Map: 3-D greyscale map stretching from Hudson Bay to the Central Great Plains. This map includes the Western Great Lakes and the Canadian Shield.

Minnesota Map: 3-D greyscale map of Minnesota with county and state boundaries.

Twin Cities: 3-D map extending beyond Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Twin Cities Confluence Map: 3-D map highlighting the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. This map includes most of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Minneapolis, MN: 3-D topographical map of South Minneapolis.

Bassets Creek, Minneapolis: 3-D topographical map of the Bassets Creek watershed.

North Minneapolis: 3-D topographical map highlighting North Minneapolis and the Mississippi River.

St. Paul, MN: 3-D topographical map of St. Paul.

Western Suburbs, Twin Cities: 3-D topographical map of St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Minnetonka area.

Minnesota River Valley Suburbs, Twin Cities: 3-D topographical map of Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Edina area.

Southern Suburbs, Twin Cities: 3-D topographical map of Burnsville, Lakeville and Prior Lake area.

Southeast Suburbs, Twin Cities: 3-D topographical map of South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Apple Valley and Eagan area.

Northeast Suburbs, Twin Cities: 3-D topographical map of White Bear Lake, Maplewood and Roseville area.

Northwest Suburbs, Mississippi River, Twin Cities: 3-D topographical map of North Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center and Maple Grove area.

Blaine, MN: 3-D map of Blaine and the Mississippi River.

White Bear Lake, MN: 3-D topographical map of White Bear Lake and the surrounding area.

Maple Grove, MN: 3-D topographical mmap of the NW suburbs of the Twin Cities.

NCED目前正围绕立体色分法地图（anaglyph maps）在课堂中的应用效果开展研究，并联合教育工作者与科学家团队，对各类地表过程进行解读分析。基于本研究的阶段性与最终成果，项目团队将开发配套教学活动与科普解读材料，供教育工作者在课堂教学中使用。请持续关注本官方网站，我们将持续更新相关教学活动与地图资源。我们坚信，立体色分法地图是帮助学生直观认知世界的重要教学工具，并将进一步完善配套教学材料与活动方案，全力支持教育工作者高效使用此类地图开展教学。

本网站提供各类三维地图及配套教学素材，供用户下载使用。此类地图支持打印、在电脑显示器上查看，或投影至大屏以供更多观众观看。请持续关注本网站，以获取更多地图资源、教学活动及最新资讯。欢迎您分享在课堂中使用立体色分法地图的实践经验，如有相关教学创意或活动方案，可发送邮件至[e-mail]。

立体色分法纸质地图是GeoWall项目（GeoWall）的高性价比衍生方案。GeoWall是为明尼苏达大学地质与地球物理系开发的高端可视化教学工具，凭借其出色的三维可视化效果，目前已推广至全美300余家科研与教育机构。GeoWall可直接投影三维图像，帮助学生直观观察三维地貌模型，但受限于其硬件技术，应用场景存在一定局限性。而纸质立体色分地图则是一种极具性价比的替代方案，可让立体色分法技术广泛应用于课堂教学与野外实地考察场景。

观看此类地图时，推荐搭配红/青（RED/CYAN）立体色分眼镜以获得最佳视觉效果！

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世界地图：突出展示海洋水深地形与全球板块边界的三维地图。
美国本土：覆盖美国本土48州的灰度三维地图。
美国西部：标注有州界的美国西部区域灰度三维地图。
区域地图：覆盖从哈得孙湾至大平原中部的灰度三维地图，涵盖五大湖西部水域与加拿大地盾区域。
明尼苏达州地图：标注有县界与州界的明尼苏达州灰度三维地图。
双子城都会区：覆盖明尼阿波利斯、圣保罗及周边区域的三维地图。
双子城汇流区地图：重点展示密西西比河与明尼苏达河汇流区域的三维地图，涵盖明尼阿波利斯与圣保罗大部分城区。
明尼阿波利斯市（明尼苏达州）：南明尼阿波利斯区域的三维地形图。
明尼阿波利斯巴塞特溪流域：巴塞特溪流域的三维地形图。
北明尼阿波利斯：重点展示北明尼阿波利斯区域与密西西比河的三维地形图。
圣保罗市（明尼苏达州）：圣保罗市全域的三维地形图。
双子城西部郊区：圣路易斯公园、霍普金斯及明尼通卡区域的三维地形图。
双子城明尼苏达河谷郊区：布鲁明顿、伊甸草原及伊代纳区域的三维地形图。
双子城南郊：伯恩斯维尔、莱克维尔及普赖尔湖区域的三维地形图。
双子城东南郊区：南圣保罗、门多塔高地、苹果谷及伊根区域的三维地形图。
双子城东北郊区：怀特熊湖、梅普尔伍德及罗斯维尔区域的三维地形图。
双子城密西西比河西北郊区：北明尼阿波利斯、布鲁克林中心及梅普尔格罗夫区域的三维地形图。
布莱恩市（明尼苏达州）：布莱恩市及周边密西西比河区域的三维地图。
怀特熊湖（明尼苏达州）：怀特熊湖及周边区域的三维地形图。
梅普尔格罗夫（明尼苏达州）：双子城西北郊区的三维地形图。