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Contents 1 Thanks for the map 2 Migration map 3 Fertile Crescent base map 4 Compliments 5 Thanks! 6 Barnstar! 7 Slovenian Wikipedia 8 1494 map 9 Thank you 10 Livonian map 11 Map Request 12 a Barnstar 13 Rationale behind the barnstar 14 Added your name to the Cartographers's list 15 Livonian map 16 Italy 1000 map 17 Italy 1000 18 Your 1796 map of Italy 19 Request for a map 20 Thank you and a request for a map of the National Mall 21 Image:Confederation of Livonia 1260.svg 22 Jellybeans 23 Roger II of Sicily 24 Image:Ancient Greek Colonies of N Black Sea.png 24.1 Borysthenes 24.2 Thanks 24.3 Kerkinitis 25 Maps 'n' such 26 Golden Horde 27 Mapmaker's star 28 Greek black sea colonies map 29 Roger II 30 Your maps

[edit] Thanks for the map

Can I change my mind? I would like a map, but I am thinking instead we could better use a site map of La Venta, detailing the location of the various stelae, monuments, etc listed in the article. I found a map on Spanish Wikipedia here, but it's hard to read and rather blah IMHO even when I get to the image page. Also, I'm not quite sure how to edit it, since it's in SVG format (which, I was told, is the format for maps). Can you do something with this? Madman 03:40, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

I have uploaded the map in Wikipedia Commons: Image:La Venta site plan.png. I first uploaded it as an SVG file, but Wikipedia does not support the fonts I used and left some other weird-osity in the image, too, so i went with PNG.

I ended up taking out Complex I and a lot of the surrounding white space from the original map, and even then I was not able to get enough space to properly show all the artefacts in Complex A. I could make a proper map of Complex A alone, if necessary. I also found conflicting evidence on what was located where, so I tried to reconcile the various sources. I hope it meets with your approval. If not, I should be able to fix it.

I wasn't quite sure where to put this in the La Venta article, since there are already quite a few images (which is a Good Thing). I will leave the placement to you.

What do you think, sir? MapMaster 20:53, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

I think it's great. I don't know that I've ever seen a site map in color like that, but it does give pizzaz and you can visually separate the various Complexes. Wow. Very cool. I looked at the SVG map and see why you uploaded a PNG as well. Thanks! Madman 01:46, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Migration map

Nice map. The old map contained more information including dates and information about the Lombards. -- Stbalbach 02:05, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. I did not try to copy the map, but rather tried to create a similar map based on original sources. I cited the sources on the Commons page.

Regarding the additional information, I have added some further text. I also plan to add dates but I am struggling with how to add dates that can be easily read without cluttering up the map.

Regarding the Lombards, I found in my research that the Lombards did not enter the Roman Empire until after the 5th century, so I excluded them from the map.

As mentioned, I will continue to refine this map and would be interested in hearing your comments. MapMaster 02:46, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

The Lombards are one of the new barbarian kingdoms established after the end of the Roman Empire - in fact it was the only one in Italy, the ancestor home of the Romans, making it one of the most significant. There is no arbitrary cut off date of the 5th century, it is the period during which new kingdoms were carved out of the old Roman Empire. I think if you made the dates in a small font it could work. --

[edit] Fertile Crescent base map

Per your request on my talk page. I've uploaded a blank version of the base map that I used for the Fertile Crescent map. You can find it at Image:Fertile Crescent blank base map.png. Nice work on your Roman Empire invasions map. I really like the bright, clean and simple style. --NormanEinstein 19:31, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, sir. I'm glad you like the Invasions of the Roman Empire map. Coming from someone with your experience, that's high praise. I used your map to create a map of the Levant. I'm a bit displeased with the two fonts I used -- they seem to clash, but I can address that tomorrow. I'm also having a difficult time with SVG maps showing up properly (or at all!) on Wikipedia. In any case, thanks again, MapMaster 04:05, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Compliments

Wow! Your maps are really delightful! I hope you'll continue to add many of them. A question: Which kind of blank map do you have? I'd like to make some maps of Germany in 1648 and Livonia (Baltic States) in the Middle Ages... can you help me? Ciao and good work!Attilios 15:32, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

I'm growing a Machiavellic idea, but don't know if you agree, its' something semi-legal... OK, I've this old Italian enciclopedia from a geographical institute. Therefore, it has very good maps of all the world. Since I see that Wikipedia is really lacking in this field, I ask you this: If I'd scan some of them, would you be able to modify and Anglicize them in order to avoid Copyright problems? (The same is true for some technical drawings we'd really need here). Let me know. Good work!!--Attilios 20:25, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

If the encyclopedia is sufficiently old, then they are probably no longer under copyright. In the US, the date is 1923, but I am unfamiliar with Italian laws. How old are they?  : ) MapMaster 20:50, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Ciao! No, they are from 1970 or so. Once images published in Italy before 20 years ago were accepted here, but it seems that rules have changed again... By the way, I've just seen anther delightful map, that in Republic of Venice! I had just added much material, so your map was really, as we say here in Italy, the "little cherry over the cake". Could I send you some maps (not only about Italy) from various sources from which you could derive a map in your fine style? Let me know, compliments again and good work! --Attilios 21:12, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Youd can find some maps at User:Attilios/Map, they're from Osprey books. Ciao and good work! --Attilios 08:42, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

Your maps are brillant! I'd like for some of them to be in the Italy in the Middle Ages article. Warmest regards --Neutrality^talk 03:33, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar!

		The Graphic Designer's Barnstar
		I think its about time you got this for some brilliant maps!! -- Lost(talk) 15:27, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Seconded :) Renata 17:11, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

<blush> Why, thank you very very much. I am speechless, and very appreciative. MapMaster 21:23, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Slovenian Wikipedia

Please do! Thank you very much,

The correct translations are:

• Swiss Conf. - Švicarska konfederacija
• Conf. of the Rhine - Renska konfederacija
• Austrian Empire - Avstrijsko cesarstvo
• Illyrian Provinces - Ilirske province
• Ottoman Empire - Otomansko cesarstvo
• French Empire - Francosko cesarstvo
• Kingdom of Sardinia - Sardinsko kraljestvo
• Kingdom of Naples - Neapeljsko kraljestvo
• Kingdom of Sicily - Sicilsko kraljestvo
• Italy - Italija
• Turin - Torino
• Milan - Milano
• Venice - Benetke
• Rome - Rim
• Naples - Neapelj
• Syracuse - Sirakuze

Thank you again.

[edit] 1494 map

Hey, a quick question. As far as I can tell, in 1494:

• Savoy was an independent duchy, not linked in any way with Sardinia.
• Sardinia was part of Spain (technically, Aragon); it wasn't given to the Savoyards until 1713.
• Sicily was part of Spain (again, technically, Aragon), ruled by Spanish governors/viceroys.

This doesn't quite match up with what the map shows. Am I missing something obvious, or is it actually a mistake in your map?

Thanks! Kirill Lokshin 04:43, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

You are correct on all 3 counts. These are mistakes in my map. I can only offer that 2 of my mistakes came from the original map source listed on Wikipedia:WikiProject Maps/Requested and orphan maps (here). I did not need any help to make the 3rd mistake (associating Savoy with Sardinia).

In any case, I have corrected these and uploaded a better map. Thanks very much for finding these embarrassing mistakes. You're welcome to go over my other maps.  : ) MapMaster 16:05, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, that looks more like what I expected now. I'll try to look over your other maps; but, as the only reason I spotted this issue was that I had done enough work on the various Italian Wars to have some idea of the geography involved, I don't know how much help I'll be. ;-) Kirill Lokshin 16:35, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

OK, Livonia's is good. Thank you for your willingness. Anyway, you'll find them always on that page, when you've time or find they could be useful! Tell me and thanks very much again. --Attilios 20:15, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

Two questions:

• In what article will this Livonia map be used? I like to try to tailor each map to an article (or articles) and use the same names as used in the article.
• What is the source of that map I am reworking? I like to include my sources on the Wikipedia Commons page.

Thanks, MapMaster 23:46, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Ciao! Wow, it looks you're really working on it! OK, I think I could add it to history of Lithuania, Lettonia or Baltic States, still should to see it. The source is

• Turnbull, Stephen (2004). Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2). Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1841767123.

Ciao and thanks very much.--Attilios 23:55, 1 November 2006 (UTC) (P.S.: when you've no ideas, I've left the images posted at user:Attilios/Maps.)

[edit] Livonian map

What to say if not "wow!"? Good good work. A question: did you really all these days passed to finish it? I hope you had other to do, simply... What I can say you, apart again thanks very much, is to keep a glance at my User:Attilios/Maps page, I'd be really glad if some of these maps could be turned into Wikipedia maps, some are really missing. But let me know!! (PS: I have also an idea about a Cerveteri Etruscan necropolis map that could look similar to those of otehr archaeological sites you worked of excellently... tell me!) Ciao! --Attilios 23:17, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Ah, if you really want to lose time to translate the map in Italian (sorry, I'm really eager to see new works from you), I put here translation of terms used there:

• (arch)Bishopric of = (arci)Vescovado di
• Grand Duchy of Lithuania = Granducato di Lituania
• Republic of = Repubblica di
• Teutonic ORder = Cavalieri Teutonici
• Livonian Order = Cavalieri Portaspada
• Gulf of = Golfo di
• Danish Estonia = Estonia danese
• Kilometers = Kilometri
• Miles= Miglia
• Episcopal Seat = Sede vescovile
• The Livonian Confederation = Confederazione di Livonia or Confederazione Livone
• Lake Peipus = Lago Peipus

[edit] Map Request

I was wondering if I could convince you to make a map of Central Park? --Peter Andersen 08:35, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

Let me look into that. It shouldn't be too difficult to put something together, but I won't be able to look into it until later this month. Thanks for the suggestion, MapMaster 03:11, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Peter, I have finished the map of Central Park (see here) and have inserted into the Central park article. I have been primarily concentrating on historical maps, but this was relatively easy. What do you think?? MapMaster 05:18, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Thank you very much. Sorry for the slow response, but I've been away for a few days. The map looks great, I do however feel that the big text that says Central Park on the side is somewhat redundant. --Peter Andersen 17:23, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Btw. regarding your question about purpose, as you have noticed I am primarily on the danish wikipedia and the map was intended for use there. --Peter Andersen 17:26, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] a Barnstar

		The Graphic Designer's Barnstar
		For the quality of works and kindness and WikiBehaviour towards other users. Attilios 16:28, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rationale behind the barnstar

I like your maps also because they cover unusual aspects of history (it looks here a great bias is given to boring aspects of Anglophone history - i.e. Scots Gauards article longer that Holy Roman Empire. Also, I've met so many stupid users lately... if everybody was kind and willingful like you, this place would be a better place to work at. I've just got some needed maps about Medieval England... tell me when or if you'll have time to make them. Of course I don't want to overwhelm you with too many requests. Thanks and see you soon. --Attilios 16:40, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

OK. Good idea. I'll send you a scan of a map, to be wikified, as soon as possible. Thank you. --Attilios 21:49, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Added your name to the Cartographers's list

I've added your name and a link to your gallery to Wikipedia:Wikipedians/Cartographers. --DelftUser 10:45, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, DelftUser. That is a good list to be on. Cheers, MapMaster 15:09, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. If you want to delete the gallary page i've made just replace the text with {{db-author}} and it will be deleted within hours. --DelftUser 09:04, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Livonian map

It's perfect, apart "Vescovado di Courland" which should be "Vescovado di Curlandia". However, it was me who missed to list the translation when I listed them. I apologize. Let me know when you'll be able to do some of the map I've uploaded some weeks ago. Thank you again. --Attilios 21:35, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Also national adjective must be bot in capital (i.e.: Estonia danese and not Estonia Danese). Bye. --Attilios 21:42, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Italy 1000 map

Ciao! Thank very much, I didn't expect you were working on one of my maps. I'm very pleased, and the map is excellent at usual. I've these notes:

I'm writing my response in italics.

Please note that this map was dated to the year 1000 to (also) meet a request on the Wikipedia:WikiProject Maps/Requested and orphan maps#Re-creation requests for a map from that year. So, I tried to reconcile information between these two maps, as well as 3 others, as well as the information I could find on the Internet.

Could you provide reference information for your map, so I can include it as a reference??

• Typo on Benvento instead than Benevento

Oooops. Bad mistake. By the way, that area of the map was getting very crowded, so I decided to not label the cities there (in particular since they have the same names as their states0. I put a small star instead showing that that city is the capital/center of the state.

• Missing the small though important states of Pisa, Amalfi Gaeta (they are visible on the map I've uploaded here. I should find somewhere also the territories of Genoa.

I missed the Duchy of Amalfi. I have fit that in (somehow!). Regarding Pisa and Genoa, all the information I found showed them achieving independence (or a sort) after the year 1000.

• The north-western tip of Mark of Verona (instead of "Duchy of Verona") should be part of the Bishoprics of Brixen and Trent, so it's better you put to H.R.Empire like in my map.

Thanks for the information on Verona. I fixed that, although I have been using the term "Marquisate" instead of "Mark" or "March" or "Margravate". maybe I should switch everything to "Mark" since it is such a shorter word.

My information is that the Bishopric of Trent became independent in 1027 and Brixen in 1179.

• You should find the reign then existing in Sardinia here (also on my map page). You should call them Giudicato di...

I changed it to "Giudicato di Sardinia (disputed)". Is that OK?

• Corsica: that's hard... it should have a blend (maybe using diagonal bars?) of colours of Pisa and Genoa... I know that Pisa conquered it all only in 1050. Also to Pisa should belong the Tuscany islands, they are visible on my map. If you write c. 1030 in your map, I think we sohould be able to assign it to Pisa (maybe with a note: disputed with Genoa and Muslims...).

Right now, I would still like just to say "(disputed)" on Corsica rather than try to explain the situation.

• The Papal States never truly existed (instead of what most maps show) until the 14th century, and the popes struggled until early 1500s before their unity was more than nominal. Around 1000 I think popes controlled just what is now Lazio (as in my map), the remaining of the yellow area in your map divided between free communes and independents petty lords, I think under nominal suzerainty of papal vicars. So I'd put back the Romaniola (I knew of a Mark of Ancona, but ain't sure it existed already in 1000) and Pentapolis that are on my map, maybe with different coulours blended with diagonal bands of the same colour of Papal States.

You raise some good points here. I've tried to do as you suggest, but using a border color instead of stripes.

• The northern area of Pri. of Capua is missing on your map. Also missing is county of Apulia.

I've extended Capua. Regarding Apulia, most of the maps I saw did not show Apulia and I was not able to find any information on an independent Apulia on the Internet, so I have continued to leave that out.

In the meantime, I'll search for further info. Thank you very much and good work!!! --Attilios 23:46, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

You're very welcome. Italy is certainly difficult with all the little states and shifting borders and men ruling more than 1 state at a time. <sigh> MapMaster 01:17, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Italy 1000

Grazie, MapMaster. Wikipedia is better because of your cartographic skills! Warmest regards --Neutrality^talk 15:36, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your 1796 map of Italy

Is it okay if I upload a version of that map that only includes the Republic of Venice? I'm updating the infobox for the Republic of Venice article, and I need a location map that shows the borders of the Republic of Venice before its dissolution. WhyNotFreedom 02:13, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Why of course you may! In fact, I could create just such a map for you if you wish (and if you tell me what to include (e.g. Do you want Venetian Dalmatia? Would you like the surrounding states grayed out??)). I was planning on updating that map slightly tomorrow and I would be happy to do this. Why not?? MapMaster 04:34, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I would like all of the territory of the Republic of Venice included, and the surrounding states can be grayed out. You can add the map at the infobox at the Republic of Venice article once you have uploaded the image. WhyNotFreedom 19:24, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

I've uploaded an outline map (no words) to Commons, and inserted it into the Republic of Venice infobox. Let me know if you want any changes. MapMaster 05:51, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Request for a map

Hi, I've started up an article on an early but little-known battle in the Great Italian Wars, the Battle of Seminara. I'd love to add two maps, one showing the campaign area, the other showing the (fairly simple) disposition of the forces on the battlefield. I think I can do the second one, but the first would be a problem!

The campaign map would focus on southern Italy, with Naples (city of) in the north and Messina in Sicily in the southern tip. Important locales to show would be Reggio, of course Seminara itself, and the border of Calabria and Basilicata (Basilicata being where the Swiss mercenaries were garrisoned when the allied force attacked), as well as the town of Monopoli (raided by the Venetians). I cannot find the town of St. Agatha, which is referred to as being taken by the Spanish/Neapolitan force on its way to Seminara. Any assistance you could be on that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.Larry Dunn 20:51, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

This sounds like fun. Let me see what I can put together over the next couple of days. As I've discussed at some length over at Talk:Swiss peasant war of 1653, I do believe that maps should be large enough to interpret whilst reading the article. Perhaps we could set a 300px width for this article - that would help me properly set the right font size.

I also like the idea of two maps. I would be happy to do both, although I could back off and let you join the fun. MapMaster 00:56, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Great, thanks. I will take a crack at the battle map, perhaps just to show the general concept -- I'm sure anything you put together would be much more attractive than my first effort. But I could do the first draft so you could see the dynamics of the troop deployments and movements. The area map (Naples to Messina) is totally in your hands. Thanks again.Larry Dunn 16:12, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Mapmaster, the map looks terrific! Thanks. It adds a lot to the visual appeal of the article.

Only one item for review -- the reference to "Swiss gendarmes." This should say "Swiss mercenaries," as the gendarmes were the heavily armoured cavalry of the French, and the Swiss were their spear-armed infantry mercenaries.Larry Dunn 16:24, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

Ooops, silly me. I will change that.

And thanks for the compliment. Yes, I think that maps should add visual appeal to articles -- which is why I get frustrated by so many editors' desires to cram all images into "thumb"-sized (180px) boxes. We need to integrate all sources of data and not treat images as some sort of step-child to be shoved in the corner. (I'll get off my soapbox now) MapMaster 18:19, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the correction! Just noticed all the confusion on the location of the battle on the talk page at Battle of Seminara. I've responded in case you are interested.Larry Dunn 16:06, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you and a request for a map of the National Mall

MapMaster, thanks for all your help in creating high-quality free maps on wiki. I saw the brillant work you did making your map of Central Park. I was wondering if you'd consider doing a similiar map for the National Mall (maybe based on this (relatively poor-quality) satellite image) sometime in the future. Warmest regards --Neutrality^talk 04:05, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

And if you're ever interested in helphing with illustrating medieval France (especially the Hundred Years' War period), you could check out [1] ;) -Neutrality^talk 04:12, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Let me see about doing the National Mall. Central Park was relatively easy, and there was no agonizing over conflicting sources (not when you have Google Earth!!). Regarding those 100 Years War maps, Neutrality old man, I have indeed considered it. I do like historical maps (including military history maps), but the thought of creating a dozen maps turns me pale. The spirit is willing but right now the flesh is weak. And, thank you for your kind words, MapMaster 23:53, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Confederation of Livonia 1260.svg

Dear MapMaster, your maps are probably the best I've seen in this project. Please keep up your good work! I wanted to ask you to add to your map Battle of Rakovor, but on second thoughts I believe it would be anachronistic, as the map represents confederation in 1260. --Ghirla ^-трёп- 08:05, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

It's a bit anachronistic, but only by 8 years -- and the 1260 was something of an arbitrary date. I would be happy to add that. Look for it in the next couple of days. Thanks for the suggestion, and thank you for your kind words, MapMaster 14:52, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

I added the Battle of Rakovor to the map, along with a couple of other locations (Fellin & Ascheraden). Thanks for the suggestion. MapMaster 16:13, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks you a lot. I don't know whether Ascheraden was an important location, on the par with Derpt and Cesis. I'm not an expert in the subject and the article seems to be just fine; adding more details may overclutter the map. I assume you are busy with other projects but, when you have time, could you take a look on Kievan Rus and Muscovy? The latter article is totally mapless, whereas it's important to trace the expansion of medieval Russia. As regards Kievan Rus, after some campaigning, we've got a general map detailing the 11th-century situation (although it's not very accurate). There is still no map showing the polities that existed in Eastern Europe after the dissolution of Kievan Rus in 1137: Novgorod Republic, Vladimir-Suzdal, Halych-Volynia, Principality of Chernigov, Principality of Polotsk. This is very disappointing. Finally, it would have been great to have a map of the Pontic steppe ca. 1 AD, showing all the centres listed in Template:Pontic colonies. I really don't expect much progress over the following weeks but, when you have a spare minute, please think about it. If you need more details or information, just ask. Thanks again, Ghirla ^-трёп- 16:48, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Jellybeans

Here are some Jelly Beans for you.. I love Jellybeans as they have sugar in them and most people love sugar.. But on the other hand just recieving somthing from somone else just makes you happy and also just giving this to you makes me happy.. I hope to spread the Jellybeans all over Wikipedia so here you can have this lot.. I hope you enjoy these Jelly Beans.. (I Like the Lime ones)

Editors need a bit of a Sugar Hype too..

An Apple a day keeps -The Doctor- Away.. Or does it! ^{(talk)(contribs)} 02:20, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Roger II of Sicily

Is it possible to get a map for Sicily circa 1150AD, to add to the article: Roger II of Sicily? --DelftUser 14:47, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

That project looks interesting. I'd have to look around for resources and information, but I do enjoy historical maps. Since Roger II was the first to unify the Norman territories, perhaps I could do a map showing the various conquests in similar-but-separate colours. I do have one request ahead of yours (the National Mall) but perhaps in early December?? Thanks for the suggestion, MapMaster 18:11, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

I found this map of Norman Conquests by 1100. --DelftUser 19:13, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

And this map: Image:Normannen.png. --DelftUser 15:12, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Ancient Greek Colonies of N Black Sea.png

Thank you for this map! But could you correct it a little bit? The Isthmus of Perekop which connects Crimea to the mainland is much narrower than on your map. And the Arabat Spit is a long spit, but not two islands. It will be very nice of you to correct this. Probably this map can help you.

Don Alessandro 15:53, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Borysthenes

I thank you, too, MapMaster. When you have a chance, could you please move Borysthenes (Berezan) a bit to the west? It is located at the entrance to the Dnieper-Bug estuary, to the south-west from Olbia, as you can see here. Thanks!--Barbatus 16:16, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

... And here's another candidate for your map: Chersonesos. Merci,--Barbatus 16:29, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks to both of you for your input. I will fix that later today.

Barbatus, I still can't find Borysthenes (Berezan). The coordinates above seem to point to a spot on the mainland, and not an island. In any case, my goal is to provide very accurate maps -- just let me know where this little bit of land might be. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, MapMaster 17:44, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

• Geographical coordinates of the Berezan Island are given in the respective article. Here it is.
• And one more thing, I've just noticed. The map shows a "lake" on the Dnieper river. This is the Kakhovka Reservoir - an artificial lake built in 1956. So, it did not exist in ancient times.

Don Alessandro 18:01, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Dear MapMaster, I am thoroughly pleased with the new map and look forward to working with you again! For instance, there is no map of Golden Horde. Please keep up the good work. --Ghirla ^-трёп- 07:47, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

MapMaster, do not believe Ghirla! You're very much alive. :)--Barbatus 17:57, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kerkinitis

Hi, Master of Maps! I've just noticed: Kerkinitida on your map should actually read "Kerkinitis". That "-ida" is the usual ending of Russian forms of the Ancient Greek feminine: Thetis → Фетида (Fetida), Isis → Исида (Isida), Colchis → Колхида (Kolkhida), etc. ... Would you please? ... Also, I have a few relevant articles in PDF with maps of the region; can send 'em to you, if you're interested. Regards, --Barbatus 17:49, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your comment. I have changed the map, although sometimes you will have to clear your computer cache to see the change. I don't need the articles at this time, but I appreciate the offer and may take you up on this if I return to this subject. Thanks again, MapMaster 04:33, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Maps 'n' such

Love the maps! I'm a wiki-mapmaker myself, but yours are very professional looking. What program do you use? Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 03:03, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Will review your guidelines and try to adapt. I've started using inkscape but find it cumbersome. Maybe I'm just not used to it yet. Most of the maps I've done have been with just paintbrush. Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 05:17, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Golden Horde

Hello. I do like your new map but I don't know much about the extent of the Horde. The location of Sarai appears to be accurate (there seem to have been two cities with this name). Probably we could represent some of the successor states (Great Horde, Nogai Horde) and some key battles (Battle of Kulikovo, Battle of the Vorskla River, Great standing on the Ugra River). Anyway, I asked User:Untifler to come up with suggestions and perhaps Brian will also take a look. --Ghirla ^-трёп- 14:24, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I'm not a specialist in the Golden Horde history, too. But I've noticed one thing: southern shore of Crimea, the Taman peninsula and the city of Tana (near the mouth of the Don river) were controlled by the republic of Genoa, not by the Horde. De jure Genoesians recognized the sumpreme jurisdiction of the Horde, but de facto they ruled their colonies independently. There also was the Principality of Theodoro in the Crimean mountains (see my Image:Caffa and Theodoro.PNG), but it is probably too small to be displayed at your map.

As I've said I'm not a specialist of the Golden Horde history, the main interest of mine is Crimea. So, if you will have questions about Crimea, feel free to ask me. Don Alessandro 14:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

A few minor points:

1. I would make the star representing Sarai a little smaller.

Done

1. Anatolia looks a little distorted. We should probably be able to see part of its southern coast in the bottom left hand corner.

This map uses a Lambert azimuthal projection which makes the latitude lines curved, but has the advantage of accurately representing the area. You are correct, however, in that I missed a small bit of the southern coast, which I have now added.

1. I concur with Don Alessandro re: the southern Crimea, Taman and Tana.

I added what I could put in the small space, and color coded it as a dependency.

1. Would it be possible to mark some of the other major states (Chagatai Khanate, Transoxiana, Lithuania, Sibir, etc.) in different colors?

This map is designed to show the domain of the Golden Horde only, without labels so that it could be used in all Wikipedias. I even debated whether to show Moscovy as a dependency or not. So, the answer is "No", although I could make a separate English language map if you wish.

-- Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 18:54, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

I added comments in italics above. I also took the opportunity to heighten the contrast between the 2006 international boundaries and the rivers. Thanks for your help, Brian and Don. MapMaster 04:29, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

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I also thank you for excellent map for uk:Золота Орда (Golden Horde). Hope, this is not latest your edit, not latest you map etc. Good luck!--Albedo ^@ 06:27, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Mapmaker's star

The least I can do is return the favor, thank you and congrats yourself for the great work. I did a bunch of sorting with the requested maps category that hopefully makes things easier to find. Kmusser 15:24, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Greek black sea colonies map

I got your message. I'll get started on it this weekend. I'll see what I can do about the SVG glitch. Try testing it on a user subpage. The Kerkinidita problem is on my computer too, so it's definitely not your cache. I'm going to see if changing it into a bitmap and then re-exporting it as SVG or PNG will help. It's probably a lost cause for the SVG- switching to bitmap will probably lose the main advantage of the format, which is that it's easy to edit.

By the way, Inkscape is easy to learn. I just used the tutorial. Honestly, before inkscape it had been years since I had read a manual or taken a tutorial...But it's easy to use afterwards.

Also, the color scheme suggested is what I used for two of my maps, but the others used colors that sort of "matched" the scheme in the page. I'll implement the color code from now on.

Faci Carta! --CommKing 02:08, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

One more thing- before I finish that map, I'll need to know what font you used to make the text. As it turns out the best solution is copying the image directly into Microsoft Paint. Photoshop (Which I have- and legally! I actually bought it!) doesn't let you manipulate individual pixels very easily, and it can be finicky when it comes to being precise. So I need to know what font to use before I upload a new version. --CommKing 02:23, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Roger II

Ciao! Good to see you also interested in one of my favourite articles! As for maps, do you have some free time for map of Sardinian giudicati? Bye and good work. --Attilios 23:31, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

I think I will have time for the Sardinian work. Right now, I am struggling with the Roger II map - I found the article very, um, technical, so I've been copyediting it to produce more flow as well as to try to explain enough so that the average English-language layperson could understand it on first read. And I have a couple maps to do after Roger II, but then . . .! MapMaster 04:26, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your maps

I ran across your username and just wanted to stop by and say hello. It's nice to see a fellow cartographer at work on wiki - your maps are beautiful, and a great edition to the articles in wiki. If you haven't had a chance to see the maps I've worked on, check out my gallery and let me know what you think! :) Rarelibra 19:24, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your kind words. Someday I hope to equal your output. I ran across your maps when I started creating my recent historical Italian maps. I particularly like your provincial maps - they are clean with clear lines and colors that work. I like them so much, in fact, that I just recommended them to User:52_Pickup who is working on a series of German provincial maps. MapMaster 04:57, 13 December 2006 (UTC)