---
title: "Display a 3D terrain map | JavaScript maps SDK"
description: "Create and display 3D terrain maps on web pages."
---

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# Display a 3D terrain map

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a 3D (three-dimensional) terrain map and display it on a web page using MapTiler.

Enhance the authenticity of your applications and data by incorporating terrain relief into your maps. This will provide a greater sense of realism and depth to your visuals.

## NPM module setup

1.  Install the npm package.
    
    ```bash
    npm install --save @maptiler/sdk
    ```
    
2.  Include the CSS file.
    
    If you have a bundler that can handle CSS, you can `import` the CSS
    
    ```js
    import "@maptiler/sdk/dist/maptiler-sdk.css";
    ```
    
    or include it with a `<link />` in the head of the document via the CDN
    
    ```html
    <link href='https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.2.0/maptiler-sdk.css' rel='stylesheet' />
    ```
    
3.  Include the following code in your JavaScript file (Example: app.js).
    
    ```js
    import * as maptilersdk from '@maptiler/sdk';
    
     maptilersdk.config.apiKey = 'YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE';
     const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
       container: 'map', // container's id or the HTML element to render the map
       style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
          
       center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
       zoom: 14, // starting zoom
          
     });
    ```
    
4.  Replace `YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE` with [your own API key](https://cloud.maptiler.com/account/keys/). Make sure to [secure the key](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/developer/credentials/api-key/#secure-key) before you publish it.
    
5.  The next is up to you. You can center your map wherever you desire (modifying the `starting position`) and set an appropriate zoom level (modifying the `starting zoom`) to match your users’ needs. Additionally, you can change the map’s look (by updating the `source URL`); choose from a range of visually appealing map styles from our extensive [MapTiler standard maps](https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/), or create your own to truly differentiate your application.
    
6.  Add options to the map to load the terrain elevation to the map.
    
    ```js
    const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
         container: 'map', // container id
         style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
         center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
         zoom: 14, // starting zoom
         terrain: true,
       });
    ```
    
7.  Add options to the map to load the terrain control to the map. The `terrainControl` shows a button to enable/disable the 3D terrain (does not tilt the map).
    
    ```js
    const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
         container: 'map', // container id
         style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
         center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
         zoom: 14, // starting zoom
         terrain: true,
         terrainControl: true,
       });
    ```
    
8.  Add options to the map to load the map with a 3D view.
    
    ```js
    const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
         container: 'map', // container id
         style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
         center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
         zoom: 14, // starting zoom
         terrain: true,
         terrainControl: true,
         pitch: 70,
         bearing: -100.86,
         maxPitch: 85,
         maxZoom: 14
       });
    ```
    

## Basic JavaScript setup

1.  Copy the following code, paste it into your favorite text editor, and save it as a `.html` file.
    
    ```html
    <!DOCTYPE html>
     <html lang="en">
     <head>
       <meta charset="UTF-8">
       <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
       <title>Display a 3D terrain map</title>
       <script src="https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.2.0/maptiler-sdk.umd.min.js"></script>
       <link href="https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.2.0/maptiler-sdk.css" rel="stylesheet" />
       <style>
         body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
         #map { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%; }
       </style>
     </head>
     <body>
       <div id="map"></div>
       <script>
           maptilersdk.config.apiKey = 'YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE';      
           const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
             container: 'map', // container's id or the HTML element to render the map
             style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
                
             center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
             zoom: 14, // starting zoom
                
           });
       </script>
     </body>
     </html>
    ```
    
2.  Replace `YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE` with [your own API key](https://cloud.maptiler.com/account/keys/). Make sure to [secure the key](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/developer/credentials/api-key/#secure-key) before you publish it.
    
3.  The next is up to you. You can center your map wherever you desire (modifying the `starting position`) and set an appropriate zoom level (modifying the `starting zoom`) to match your users’ needs. Additionally, you can change the map’s look (by updating the `source URL`); choose from a range of visually appealing map styles from our extensive [MapTiler standard maps](https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/), or create your own to truly differentiate your application.
    
4.  Add options to the map to load the terrain elevation to the map.
    
    ```js
    const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
         container: 'map', // container id
         style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
         center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
         zoom: 14, // starting zoom
         terrain: true,
       });
    ```
    
5.  Add options to the map to load the terrain control to the map. The `terrainControl` shows a button to enable/disable the 3D terrain (does not tilt the map).
    
    ```js
    const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
         container: 'map', // container id
         style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
         center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
         zoom: 14, // starting zoom
         terrain: true,
         terrainControl: true,
       });
    ```
    
6.  Add options to the map to load the map with a 3D view.
    
    ```js
    const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
         container: 'map', // container id
         style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
         center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
         zoom: 14, // starting zoom
         terrain: true,
         terrainControl: true,
         pitch: 70,
         bearing: -100.86,
         maxPitch: 85,
         maxZoom: 14
       });
    ```
    

### Complete source code

```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Display a 3D Map</title>
  <script src="https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.2.0/maptiler-sdk.umd.min.js"></script>
  <link href="https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.2.0/maptiler-sdk.css" rel="stylesheet" />
  <style>
    body { 
      margin: 0; 
      padding: 0;
    }

    #map { 
      position: absolute; 
      top: 0; 
      bottom: 0; 
      width: 100%; 
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <div id="map"></div>
  <script>
      maptilersdk.config.apiKey = 'YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE'; 
      const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
        container: 'map', // container id
        style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.OUTDOOR,
        center: [8.94738, 45.97812], // starting position [lng, lat]
        zoom: 14, // starting zoom
        pitch: 70,
        bearing: -100.86,
        maxPitch: 85,
        maxZoom: 14,
        terrain: true,
        terrainControl: true
      });
  </script>
</body>
</html>
```

## Related examples

### [Ocean bathymetry 3D](https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/ocean-bathymetry/)

Examples

Show a detailed 3D ocean bathymetry map.

### [Start with AR maps](https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/ar-control/)

Examples

Add an AR control button to map 3D viewports.

### [Add elevation profile control](https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/elevation-profile-control-simple/)

Examples

Show elevation profiles for GeoJSON traces using MapTiler.

### [Enable/disable map terrain](https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/map-terrain/)

Tutorials

This tutorial demonstrates how to enable/disable the 3D terrain map programmatically using SDK functions.