• 3D topographic wood map of Saaremaa with poured epoxy water and stepped depth contours
  • Any location can be created - lakes, islands, mountains, rivers and so on.
  • How it works: 1. Send us the location you want 2. We will create a 3D render showing exactly what the map will look like 3. You approve the design or request edits. If you don't like the design then a full refund is available no questions asked. 4. We craft your map 5. We package and ship it. All customs fees are handled by us. The price you see is what you pay.
  • You get a digital proof for your map showing exactly what it looks like, no guesswork. A full refund is available if you choose to cancel before production.
  • Laser-engraved place name on a custom topographic wood map of Samos, Greece.
  • Close-up of layered birch plywood depth contours beneath clear poured epoxy resin
  • Side view showing the physical depth of the cut wood layers
  • Custom coastline relief map in birch plywood, dark brown edge finish, hung above a fireplace
  • Our maps come in high quality wood boxes perfect for gifting.
  • Size comparison of five custom wood map sizes from 10x8 inches (25x20cm) to 27x19 incehs (68x48cm). Request custom size.
  • Comparison of edge options - light, dark or dark sides with natural front.
  • Our customers love us - check out our reviews.
  • Icons can be placed for important locations.
  • Two custom laser cut maps of Ruhnu, Estonia.
  • Boxed up custom topographic map of Samos, Greece.
  • Premium gift box included.
  • Custom topographic map hanging in a bedroom.
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Timber Tale

Custom Topographic Wood Map — Coastline, Lake & River Relief

Custom Topographic Wood Map — Coastline, Lake & River Relief

€225,00 EUR
€225,00 EUR
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See it before I make it

You'll get a 3D render of your finished map before I cut a single layer. Look at it properly, ask me to change anything, and approve it only when it's right. If you decide you don't want it, you get a full refund — no argument, no cost. Nothing goes into production until you're happy.

What it is

A relief map of a real place, built from cut layers of birch plywood rather than printed. Land and lakebed step up and down in physical layers, so terrain and water depth are things you can see and feel from across the room. Water is poured epoxy resin, not paint or ink.

How the depth works

Each contour becomes its own layer of wood. On a lake or coastline the layers step downward to show how the water deepens; on terrain they step up to show elevation. It's the same principle as a nautical depth chart or a contour map, cut in wood and filled with resin.

The epoxy water

Resin is poured over the cut water layers and left to settle and cure. It ends up clear and deep, catching light the way water does and sitting slightly proud of the wood. This is the part people notice first, and it's the reason most of my customers come to me rather than buy a printed map.

What it's made of

Premium birch plywood, with poured epoxy resin for the water. Text and place names are laser-engraved and read dark brown or black. Icons are cut in three dimensions and fixed to the base layer. The whole piece is sealed with varnish. It's made for indoors — don't hang it outside.

Where the depth data comes from

Real bathymetric sonar data. The contours under the epoxy are the actual measured depths of that lake or stretch of coast, not a decorative approximation — which is why the shape of the lakebed looks right to anyone who knows the water.

Any location, anywhere

Send me a coastline, a lake, a river, an island, a bay, a mountain, or a set of coordinates. If it exists, I can map it. Small local lakes and unnamed inlets work just as well as famous ones.

Cities and streets too

Most of what I make involves water, but I can map a city, a street or a single address if that's the place that matters to you. Just tell me what you're after when you order.

Mark what matters on it

Icons can go anywhere on the map — the cabin, the dock, the mooring, the trailhead, the spot where something happened. There's a set to choose from, and if the icon you want doesn't exist I'll make it for you at no extra cost. Custom text can be engraved on the front or the back.

How long it takes

Each map is made to order, so allow 2–4 weeks for me to build it, then 3–5 business days with DHL. Around 3–5 weeks in total. Working to a deadline? Email me at chris@timbertale.co first and I'll tell you honestly whether it's doable.

Nothing to pay on delivery

Shipping is calculated at checkout. After that there's nothing else — I pay all customs duties and import taxes myself before the parcel leaves Estonia, wherever in the world you are.

Who makes it

Me. I'm Chris, I work alone in Tallinn, and every piece is cut, poured and finished by hand. If you email the shop, I'm the one who answers.

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FAQ

Can you do underwater depth contours, or just the shoreline?

Both. Depth is built as stepped wood layers under the epoxy using real bathymetric sonar data, so a lake reads as a proper depth chart rather than a flat blue shape. Tell me if you'd rather have a simple shoreline - some places genuinely look better that way.

Can you make a mountain or a valley rather than water?

Yes. Elevation is built the same way in reverse, stepping upward. Terrain-only pieces may skip the epoxy entirely.

Will it work for a small or obscure lake?

Yes. Small local lakes, ponds, unnamed inlets and short stretches of river are all workable.

Is the epoxy actually poured, or is it printed?

Poured. It's liquid resin that settles and cures over the water layers, which is what gives it bdepth and the way it catches light.

Can I hang it in a bathroom or outside?

Indoors only. Wood and resin sealed with varnish — humidity and weather will damage it over time.

What if the map doesn't look how I imagined?

That's what the render is for. You'll see the actual finished design before anything is cut, and you can change it or walk away with a full refund.

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I can’t recommend Chris and his work enough. This was a present for my sister’s 40th and he did a tremendous job. He was incredibly responsive to my enquiries and really took the time to nail the design with me before beginning production. My sister was so impressed with her gift- thanks so much Chris!

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Michele Michaud Kinchla

I highly recommend Chris’s work. I requested a custom memorial piece and he went above and beyond to create my vision. He was kind, and made wonderful suggestions so the piece was even better than I could imagine.

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Bec Armstrong

Amazing service, Amazing skill, can not recommend Christer enough. I'm in Australia and he went above a beyond to make sure l had my order on time. If you want a personalised, unique piece of artwork Chis will certainly deliver. We're beyond happy, their we're happy tears when my husband opened it❤️

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Athanasia

I ordered 3 of these pieces and they are absolutely stunning. Chris was a pleasure to work with. He was so accommodating and so responsive. He is so talented. The items came in on time. They were packaged extremely well. I couldn’t be happier with the product. Thank you Chris!!!

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Drew

Very thoughtfully done. Christer had good ideas since I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, and was super helpful in doing a few revisions to get it just right. Couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!

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Mariam Helmy

Chris was a phenomenal seller and took the time to show me a proof of this and ensure I’d like the piece even before I purchased it! Truly such a wonderful experience and gift. Absolutely stunning art that is now hanging in our room. Could not recommend highly enough.

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Shane Devins

Chris was great to work with and created a wonderful anniversary gift for us!

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Shabana

Brilliant customer service, with great and fast communication. The map is amazing quality and has a premium feel to it. Makes a fantastic gift, I would definitely recommend!

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Maria

Christer is an excellent professional and very detailed oriented. The map is a luxury craftsmanship, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Christer for helping me with this amazing gift for a special person. I can only recommend him to anyone that wants something special for their loved ones.

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Alex

Excellent all round, Chris communicated frequently as we put together the design and organised shipping, and the map looks fantastic!

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Etsy customer

An absolute delight to work with. Gorgeous product. Arrived earlier than expected. Very happy

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Sheri Judson

I got this as a gift for my friend and he's absolutely stoked on it! On top of a great product idea, the execution came out as expected, and I would like to point out that the owner was extremely communicative and understanding of what I wanted. Very easy to work with and everything got done when he said it would! Thanks Christopher! six stars

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Elmar Haemmerle

Ich habe schon das zweite Projekt bei Christa gekauft und es ist wirklich super verarbeitet. Seine Geduld und Zähne. Innovativen Angebote im Chat sind sensationell. Ich weiß nicht, was ich an maximalen Antworten und Informationen für erkunden noch anbringen kann. Jedenfalls kann ich ihnen zu 100% weiterempfehlen. Danke Christa

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Jason Rhoades

Amazing quality and collaborative process to get it just right. Thank you!

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Sunny

Chris is very detail oriented. He exceeded my expectations and the artwork was spectacular.

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Jordan Pyers

Amazing, my boyfriend loved it!