Well, first, welcome to the Guild! Your definitely not the only perfectionist around.

While tectonic is not really my cup of tea, some people are pretty good with this. Personally, I just emulate what others are doing on the matter so I can't really give advices.

Here are some good links:

http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=31774
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=27652
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=27576