Capabilities

A topographical map of Reno, Nevada, showing streets, terrain, and water features, with a blue line indicating a river or stream.

Custom topographic installations and furniture in wood and metal at any scale.

Terra Ligna creates bespoke topographic works in wood and metal for residential and commercial design projects.

We sustainably source reclaimed hardwood logs and mill them to spec for each project, as well as upcycling ski resort chairlift haul rope cable for our functional furniture pieces.

Functional Map Furniture

A glass-top outdoor table with a wooden base set in a colorful wildflower field at sunset, mountains and trees in the background.

  • Glass-topped map tables

  • Dining and conference tables

  • Boardroom centerpieces

  • Custom bases in hardwood, steel, or reclaimed industrial materials

We engineer each piece for structural integrity, using wood and steel to fabricate map supports that showcase our maps and the high-fidelity surface of the terrain.

Custom Paneliized Map Installations

Mixed-media wall art consisting of six textured, carved panels with a central blue silhouette.

  • Large-format carved topographic panels

  • Multi-panel architectural installations

  • Minimalist gallery-style presentations

  • Framed or frameless floating systems

  • Integrated lighting-ready designs

Scale ranges from intimate 24” works to expansive multi-panel installations exceeding 10+ feet

Materials

Mike Crabb of Terra Ligna working with a power saw to cut a large wooden beam on a worktable outside, with a pickup truck and workshop supplies in the background.

We work in:

  • Custom-milled hardwood slabs and select softwoods

    • Maple, ash, American elm, oak, walnut, redwood and sequoia

  • Laminated Baltic Birch

  • Reclaimed architectural materials

  • Glass, steel, and braided cable integrations

Material direction is determined in consultation with the design team to complement flooring, cabinetry, stonework, and lighting.

Precision Terrain Modeling & Custom Geographic Scope

Custom 3D CNC memento map of a hiking trip on the Pacific Crest trail, eastern Sierra Nevada, CA

We produce highly detailed three-dimensional terrain models from the highest-resolution elevation datasets available. Scale, relief exaggeration, shoreline treatment, and labeling density are customized per project. This allows for:

  • Accurate site-specific representation

  • Artistic reinterpretation of meaningful landscapes

  • Minimalist or information-rich cartographic approaches

We create terrain models of mountain ranges, coastal regions, islands & lakes, ski resorts and alpine basins, as well as national parks and private properties

Installation and Global Delivery

Custom shipping crate for bespoke custom wooden topographic art built in Truckee CA by Grant Kaye and Mike Crabb

We offer white-glove installation throughout the Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada region.

Beyond our area, our maps and furniture can be crated and shipped worldwide for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

A man in a blue shirt and cap standing behind a large polished wood and resin table that reflects the sky. There is a black SUV parked behind him in an outdoor setting with trees and a house.
Wooden topographical map of Truckee, California, with lakes and roads, mounted on a wall
Glass table with a decorative wooden and blue resin centerpiece, situated in an art gallery with people and artwork in the background.
A wooden topographic map with a blue river, placed on pavement outside.
A wrinkled paper map showing a detailed topographical layout with a river running through it, mounted on a wooden stand in a workshop setting with tools and equipment visible in the background.
A person holding up a large carved wooden slab with detailed mountain and landscape carvings in an indoor workshop.
Tahoe West Shore Backcountry Ski Map
Palisades Tahoe Coffee Table
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier
Decorative table with a glass top featuring a central piece of wood with a blue resin inlay, surrounded by a twisted metal border.
Crater Lake in Redwood
Palisades Tahoe
Kaua'i Hawaii
Zion in Walnut
A detailed topographic map made of wood showing mountain ranges, rivers, and terrain features.
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Crater Lake Redwood
Close-up of a decorative item made of layered, textured wood with a smooth, reflective black surface.
A mirror with a wooden frame reflecting a blue sky with clouds, resting on green grass.
A wooden wall art piece with engraved map and mountain design, mounted on a gray wall.
A mirror with a wood frame resembling a natural, irregular shape, reflecting a sunset sky with clouds and trees, placed outdoors on a stand amid snow-covered ground.