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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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

Migration map

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

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)[reply]

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. --

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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

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

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.

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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.)[reply]

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)[reply]

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

Jellybeans

Here are some Jelly beans for you. I love jelly beans as they have sugar in them and most people love sugar. But on the other hand just receiving somthing from somone else just makes you happy and also just giving this to you makes me happy. I hope to spread the jelly beans all over Wikipedia, so here, you can have this lot. Please enjoy them. (I like the lime ones.)

Editors need a bit of a sugar high too.

An apple a day keeps -The Doctor- away. Or does it! ^{(talk)(contribs)} 02:20, 22 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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

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

I started reading the new novel by Barry Unsworth, The Ruby in her Navel, which takes place in the court of Roger II, right at the time that I started working on Wikipedia:Wikipedians/Cartographers; so when I checked the article about Roger II and found no map I requested one from you because your maps are really nice to look at. --DelftUser 19:33, 14 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]