Grand Canyon [46.2k²]

This is a 1:10 scale map of The Grand Canyon, making this map a whopping 46,200 blocks across. However, the altitude is approximately a 1:7 scale. So this is not a technically accurate 1:10 scale map, but by increasing the depth/height it does make it more visually accurate. I had to compromise here, otherwise it just wouldn’t have the same feeling or look.

Currently unfinished. This project is in the early stages. The terrain was created using NASADEM 1/3 arc second (10m/pixel) satellite images and QGIS to form a complete raster, which was then converted to an 8-bit grayscale heightmap for use in World Painter.

The terrain is fully formed and is currently being painted. This page will be updated as progress is made. This will be color and flora accurate (as much as possible for Minecraft), so that it is as true to the real thing as it can be.

The 1:10 scale will only be available for free for a limited time, after that it will only be available to our Patreon subscribers. A smaller scale version or a sample section will be available for free download later this year.