Raised-relief map

A raised-relief map, terrain model or embossed map is a three-dimensional representation, usually of terrain, materialized as a physical artifact. When representing terrain, the vertical dimension is usually exaggerated by a factor between five and ten; this facilitates the visual recognition of terrain features.

For the depiction of terrain on flat paper maps, see Terrain cartography. For virtual 3D representations, see Terrain rendering.
"Terrain model" redirects here. Not to be confused with Digital terrain model.
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