Why are custom laser cut maps so hard to make?

One of my biggest motivations in getting a laser cutter was to create custom maps. Turns out the actual laser part wasn't the hardest to figure out. It was creating a digital file.

Enter GIS software. We dive into a full tutorial on how you can create custom maps that are styled just how you like it with free data and tools online!

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