A Mini Gallery of LEGO Topographic Maps by University of Wisconsin-Madison

This poster presents a curated collection of my recent LEGO topographic map creations, styled as an art gallery. At its center is an introductory section, surrounded by seven topographic maps I designed in 2024, represented through both physical and virtual LEGO models, each accompanied by descriptive paragraphs. The collection includes maps of Wisconsin, Colorado, Georgia, New Zealand, Arizona, North America, and Suburbs of Tacoma, WA, displayed chronologically by creation date.

While unified by shared elements such as layered topographic displays and harmonious color schemes, each map showcases its own unique character. The forms range from orthographic graphics and 3D renderings to physical LEGO models, while styles span from individual unit compositions to smooth, flowing surfaces. The maps vary further in their extents, baseplate sizes, scales of LEGO units, and cartographic designs, including point symbols, labels, legends, north arrows, and neatlines.

Through this mini gallery, I invite audiences to explore these LEGO topographic maps and experience the joy of rediscovering landscapes through this playful and imaginative medium.

(Data Sources: ArcGIS Online Terrain/Bathymetry Layer, Wikipedia, Google Maps, Google Image Search.)