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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