From trees to towers, this ‘Minecraft’ model of Chicago is incredibly detailed

A look northwest above Millennium Park. (Ryan Zull/TNS)

CHICAGO: After spending four years building Chicago out of virtual blocks, an 18-year-old from the north suburbs unveiled an intricate Minecraft map of downtown. 

Ryan Zull, a New York University student who grew up in Deerfield, Illinois, posted the model on Reddit under his username, Koodoo25. At a 1-to-2 scale, it's among the most detailed models of the city ever made in Minecraft.