C.G. inspired maps

[Still_Pond]

Thanks. However I must deflect some of the compliments to others here because like I said, some stuff like the farm fields were ideas from other maps I saw here, I just did my best to copy their styles. What is the saying, imitation is the ultimate form of flattery?

As for the background and if I drew it. Yes and no. The shading and such I took from google maps, but I manipulated and re-painted it so much that it is hardly a direct lift from google. Still, much of the foundation wasn't from my direct painting. I added two or three textures to it to show some clear cutting and some farms and such. I also added a few things like the sink hole area and some more ridges. Then I colored the whole thing several times to get the feel I wanted right.

[Stargazer]

Awesome map! Could you perhaps create a tutorial on how you created those maps? I would love to be able to create a map or two in that style for the steamfantasy campaign I am working on.