How best to Battlemat large maps

[torstan]

I'd suggest creating one relatively small map showing the distances and relations between areas. Then a GM can print out the individual locations where battles actually take place and if he's really keen, he can place them an accurate distance apart with a tape measure.

I'm sure that if you created a 280 page pdf that there would be people who would print it, but I think this is a very small minority. I think even the 70 page 10'=1 inch map is pushing it.

[Midgardsormr]

I agree with torstan. 1000 X 700' is really too big for a reasonable tactical encounter. It would make a very nice two-page strategic map at 11" x 17", though. Key points could then be rendered at battlemat scale: Gates, a section of wall, and buildings where fighting is likely to occur.