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I found out where I was on the map ... finally. The towns and roads made themselves clear to me at the same time. I was only able to make one label, and that was for the Watch Tower. I haven't figured out what I did yet to make that first label, and the tutorials I walked through didn't shed any light on it either. But I've got roads ... and I've got towns. I might have to see if I can do a representation of the twin cities that appear to be the capital on this island. Good news, the people ...