The map measures 12″ x 24″ — but once it’s laser cut, be ready for a multi-leveled jigsaw puzzle! The small pieces of elevation data can be very tricky!

Bathymetry is the underwater equivalent to topography. And with the right map data, you can make some amazing 3D laser cut maps that feature both land masses — and the details under the sea.

Pangea laser-cuts and handcrafts beautiful and extremely precise 3D oceanic maps from birch plywood. Tom Percy, founder of Pangea, begins by isolating a desired region of coastline.