Topographic Map of Zurich

Laser cut and engraved topographic map (dufour map) of Zurich, Switzerland from 1944 by Robin Hanhart
Topographic map of Zurich in 1939 with underwater contours
Lasercut and engraving of the topographic map of Zurich from 1944 - 2
Detail view of the laser cut and engraved topographic map of Zurich from 1944 by Robin Hanhart
Detail of the laser engraving on the topographic map of Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland 1864-1933

The Topographic Map of Switzerland or ‘Dufour Map’ is the oldest official map of Switzerland. Published between 1845 and 1939 it remains one of the most beautiful maps of Switzerland.

The Dufour Map of Zurich in the most recent version of 1933 was enhanced with a bathymetric (underwater) chart of Lake Zurich.

The layers were laser cut and engraved into colored birchwood and glued together.

Materials: Birch plywood