Cartography
Maps are an important part of any setting, and often prove difficult for less artistic worldbuilders. However, there are many programs and guides that can help with this process.
There are also map generators, which can be useful as inspiration or a jumping off point.
Map Making Programs
• Inkarnate, an in-browser free map making program.
• G Plates, a Map making program that uses tectonic plates
Map Making Resources
• Mega Trove of Map Making resources for photoshop
• Photoshop map generating pattern+action
• Graph paper in custom sizes
• Fantasy cartography brushpack (Paid)
Map Generators
• City
• Weather
• Town
• Town
• Planet
• World
• City Generator, draws streets where you click
In addition to the technical and artistic side of map-making, there’s a great deal of knowledge and skill involved with cartography. Placement of rivers and mountains, types of coasts, and many other factors can make a huge difference in the quality of a map. Below are tutorials, guides, and reference for this subject.
Cartography Tutorials and Guides:
• Rivers
• Photoshop tutorial by Cartographers Guild member
Examples, Reference:
• Interactive Topographic Program
