So this is where I am. At this point, the thing I like the least are my rivers... I failed to give them that 17th century look I've been trying to replicate with Inkscape.

I'm looking for something like those rivers:
1628-Mercator-and-Hondius-Map-of-Cork-and-Kerry.jpg

I haven't figured out how to replicate that with Inkscape (= having borders AND a tapering effect). There must be a way, but for now I'm tired of fighting with this software so I'll probably let it rest a bit.

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Comments and critics welcome!