I ran across this interesting visualization that combines a geological map from the Utah Geological Survey with 3D terrain to create a really compelling geovisualization of the Green River in Utah. The visualization was produced by Exosphere 3D, an organization that specializes in scientific visualization of complex data.
This is a great example of taking a traditional 2D map, and combining it with a 3D visualization to reveal new insight. The use of geological cross-sections called out in 3D terrain serves as a reminder that 2D and 3D can coexist nicely, each extending the power of the other to convey insightful information.
