Bay Area California

Evan Applegate
Applegate Maps

This map was dedicated to Evan’s friends who were married on a cliffside in Bolina, California. The map utilizes a combination of raster land cover data and shaded relief to create a stunning vibrant art piece. Natural features and mountainous peaks are each individually labeled and the ocean is presented with an eye-catching gradient effect to simulate water depth. 

Showing both urban and natural land coverages, the map emphasizes the many lakes, rivers, forests, grasslands, hills, and wetlands that surround the Bay Area.

Learn more about this map in its Map Spotlight blog.