Laguna Seca, California
The track with the Corkscrew, a plunge of 18 meters in a few seconds.
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The Standard resolution model is free as STL, 3MF, Colored 3MF, OBJ and a 16-bit heightmap. High resolution samples the place about ten times more finely.
- Region
- California, USA
- Position
- 36.5844, -121.7536
- Area
- 2 × 2 km
- Real elevation
- 126 to 293 m (166 m of relief)
- Printed size
- 150 mm (5.9 in) wide, about 1:13,300
- Heights
- 3× exaggeration
- Elevation data
- USGS 3D Elevation Program, 1–10 m per point
- Suggested color
- Natural
- Group
- Hikes, ski mountains and race tracks
About Laguna Seca, California
Laguna Seca Raceway (branded as WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and previously Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for sponsorship reasons) is a paved road racing track near both Salinas and Monterey, California, United States. It was built in 1957 and is used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing. The racetrack is 2.238 mi (3.602 km) long, with a 180 ft (55 m) elevation change. Its eleven turns are highlighted by the circuit's signature turn, the downhill-plunging "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A. A variety of racing, exhibition, and entertainment events are held at the raceway, ranging from superkarts to sports car racing to music festivals. Laguna Seca is classified as an FIA Grade Two circuit. The name Laguna Seca is Spanish for dry lake: the area where the track now lies was once a lake, and the course was built around the dry lake bed.
From Wikipedia: Laguna Seca, text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. The article’s history lists its authors.
Questions about Laguna Seca, California
Where is Laguna Seca?
Laguna Seca is in California, USA at 36.5844, -121.7536. The model covers a 2 by 2 kilometer square around that point.
How high is the terrain in the Laguna Seca model?
The land in this model runs from 126 to 293 m (166 m of relief). These are the measured heights, printed 3 times taller so the shape is easy to see.
Can I 3D print Laguna Seca?
Yes. Download the free Standard resolution STL and print it on any FDM or resin printer. It is 150 mm wide and about 42.4 mm tall, on a solid 5 mm base, at a scale of about 1:13,300. It also works for CNC carving. Use Customize to change the width, base thickness or height exaggeration, make it round or add a name plate.
How accurate is the Laguna Seca model?
It is built from real elevation measurements, not an artist's guess: the USGS 3D Elevation Program, mostly airborne laser scans at 1 to 10 meters per point. The shaded picture on this page is made from the same data.
Is the Laguna Seca model free?
The Standard resolution model is free as STL, 3MF, Colored 3MF, OBJ and a 16-bit heightmap. High resolution samples the place about ten times more finely and is a paid upgrade.
What is a Laguna Seca terrain model good for?
People use it as a souvenir of a trip, a gift for a skier, hiker or racing fan, or a desk piece.
About this terrain model
Embossify Terra builds Laguna Seca, California from real measured elevation, not an artist's guess. In the United States the heights come from the USGS 3D Elevation Program, mostly airborne laser scans that resolve every 1 to 10 meters.
The model covers a 2 by 2 kilometer square centered on 36.5844, -121.7536. It prints 150 mm (5.9 in) wide on a solid base, a scale of about 1:13,300. The heights are exaggerated 3× so the shape is easy to see and feel; you can change that when you customize the model. The sea is flattened to zero, so land stands on a clean base.
New to terrain printing? Read how Terra works. The shaded picture on this page is made by Embossify from the same elevation data.
