The rivers in this map give a good idea of what the 3D terrain looks like in specific areas since water flows downhill and streams join together at lower elevations to form bigger rivers.

as the direction of water flow was of critical importance for the Paleolithic people. Researchers from the University of Adelaide recently announced the discovery of a 13,000-year-old 3D map, now ...

In optimal conditions, it can map shallow waters up to 65.6 feet deep ... are unsafe Adaptive signal processing for challenging water conditions Integrated camera for true-color data visualization ...

The "map" was identified in ... The research suggests that the 3D model in the rock shelter was shaped in such a way as to reflect the region's natural water flows and geomorphological features.

Scientists suggest 20,000 year-old engravings may be earliest 3D map found. (photo credit ... modeling it to reflect water flows and local geographical features, according to Scienze Notizie.

According to a new paper published in the journal Nature, astronomers have mapped the 3D structure of the layered ... are consistent with liquid water is called the habitable zone.) ...