We work in a lot of areas with substantial topographic relief. Topography is often the most compelling characteristic of an area and I've found a nice way to emphasize this fact. Instead of looking at a "flat" map or 3d view, what about transitioning between the two? Here's a clip from a video that we're currently working on for Colorado's Staunton State Park:
It's a slick way of focusing your attention on how mountainous the area really is.
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