/r/mapmaking
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Maps have been around for centuries- they help us know what cultures were aware of in terms of their neighbors, other lands, and so on. Map making continues today, as we map other planets, the bottom of the seas, and continually produce high quality maps here that measure various aspects of culture, demographics, and geography.
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If you like r/mapmaking, you might like:
- r/conlangs For making languages!
- r/dnd For those interested in campaigns and role-playing.
- r/geospatial For GIS, CAD modelling and web-mapping.
- r/gis For the technical side of cartography and geography.
- r/maps For more awesome map related content!
- r/MapPorn For gorgeous maps in wallpaper sizes.
- r/papertowns Specifically for detailed city maps.
- r/minecraft For making Lego-ish worlds!
- r/oldmaps Here Be Dragons!
- r/worldbuilding For creating things on a grand scale.
- r/loremasters For GM's creating lore, stories, and encounters for their RPG world.
- r/fantasymaps For those interested in fantasy inspired maps
- r/imaginarymaps Maps straight from your imagination!
Both professional maps and ones you draw yourself are welcome, as are fantasy maps.
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Improved version of my map from yesterday, featuring better blending and fresh water, for all you lake lovers
Idk what else to do with this but it was fun to make
I’ll hopefully find some future worldbuilding idea to use it with
01:43 UTC
Map of my largest region for my D&D world. I called it "Anosia"
The image has a little reflection because i put it on my wall. Inspired on the maps from lord of the rings!
23:23 UTC
Which style of mountain do y'all think is the best?
I'm leaning either bottom left or right, wanted to hear y'all's thoughts. Thank you
23:11 UTC
Getting started on making city maps
For a long time, I really spend all my map making time on creating maps of continents, islands, and countries and labelling them. And now, my interest has wondered over on how to exactly create a city map, mainly in an art software (e.g Illustrator or Photoshop) for my fantasy world.
I'm not really keen on generators as I want to directly create my world without the use of tools that just automatically make one up for you.
I'm mainly worried on the shape and layout of cities and how they became to look like how they are. Also the building placement and how the cities are structured under geographical features like rivers, lakes, and mountains. If you have any tips or any "how-to-guides", that would be lovely.
14:19 UTC
Maps of a city with MGRS grid on it
Hi
Is there a way somehow to get a real physical map from a city Rīga, Latvija (International city Riga form country - Latvia) with MGRS grid on it? (34V, 35V and a bit from 35U)?
Asked local (Latvian) map maker - that would be a customer made map, that would cost a lot! Tried looking up if there are any options to get some download files that i could print my self, but seems that without specific knowledge i can't get ot done...
Or there is way?
12:56 UTC
A map of "Axalon - The Pygmy Planet"!
12:17 UTC
The Balkans in 1355
09:00 UTC
Myrrk Book One: The Blighted Well. While the gameplay is straightforward dungeon crawling, it does have its fair share of flaws, and I occasionally skipped over the rules. Still, I really enjoyed the concept and execution it was perfect for map drawing.
07:48 UTC
Map of Vecien! Finally got over my perfectionism that halted my worldbuilding for so long because there's no map. I'll make changes in the future when I zoom into each continent, but I'm quite happy with the shapes!
04:16 UTC
The Start of My First Map
02:41 UTC
City map
City of morantia, in 1000 b.m.c.
(Not yet complete)
02:08 UTC
Map making apps
What’s a good map-making app or site?
01:19 UTC
Update: Mountains!
I decided to take a picture and transfer this to Autodesk Sketchbook to have the ability to zoom in to add details! I can only write so small with pencil so here we go, mountains! Next step is rivers and lakes! 100% hand drawn.
22:56 UTC
I’ve always liked making maps but this is the first time I took one of this size and detail all the way to coloring. Now I just need to actually think of a world for it…
21:31 UTC
elevation map project I been working on
21:24 UTC
The 4 Western Continents of My Pixel World (177 Countries)
19:05 UTC
If anyone knows a lot about mapping biomes based on ocean currents, I would like to request some input on my accuracy & believability.
17:11 UTC
City map
It's not complete yet. It's a map of the city of Moranto/Morantia, from your Worldbuilding project
16:24 UTC
Detroit woodward plan
I made a map that shows the original 1705 plan in comparison with what was completed. The warmer the colors, the newer the building. Mono chrome is all unrealized. All is hand painted. Its not perfect but I’m happy with how it turned out.
13:16 UTC
The Ancient City of Sataren
12:22 UTC
Tropos -- Another Attempt in the Endless Quest for Realistic Topo w/o a Satellite DEM
05:18 UTC
Gimme you’re thoughts, need some healthy criticism
04:57 UTC
Google MyMaps but for Fantasy maps?
Im a player in a Dnd campaign, and I was looking to plot some points of interest and mission markers on a map my dm had made. Is there any software out there that would let me do this?
00:45 UTC
The World of Thôs (250 A.D.)
00:08 UTC
Any feedback on this?
I'm working on this for the book I'm writing and I'm just looking for feedback on the coastlines and islands. I realize without mountains placed there's less information but right now I'm just checking my borderline for now. Thanks!
23:45 UTC