rdanhenry - you're right, I regret the big flowery fonts. I need to find a nice font that is legible, not too modern, and looks appropriate on a fantasy map. If you have any recommendations, I'd be eager to hear them.

Jaxilon - I took my tips from rpgmapmaker's tutorial over here, which produces a decent, and pretty customizable effect. I would like to learn a style that is a little less automated and a little more stylized, though. I agree about the fonts--if you know if any good, free, appropriate fonts, I'd welcome the recommendation.