January 2020 Challenge: Map of the Shire

[Marc]

However, don't open it if you don't want to get influenced!

To late for that, been searching for reference material and Max’s map was the second I came across after Tolkien’s scribled one in the book

[Caenwyr]

To late for that, been searching for reference material and Max’s map was the second I came across after Tolkien’s scribled one in the book

Oh no, you're spoiled now! I hope you give Max a run for his money! Ooh yeah, no pressure but I expect some really obscure Hobbit lore to pop up, just because you can!

[Tiana]

I can't see the new attachment either.

[Marc]

I can't see the new attachment either.

Third time's a charm I hope.
Tried again (in the previous post), hope it works now

[Marc]

Might aswell post a new WIP while I'm at it

Lining for rivers (except the southern Overbourn Marshes) and roads done.
Also adjusted the size from square to rectangle.

### Latest WIP ###

Map of the Shire WIP 1.jpg

[Tiana]

It's working now. It's a good start. I feel like it'll be hard to finish in time with the depth of detail you could get into based on the inspirational map that surfaced, but good luck.

[- JO -]

I love middle earth maps !!! I'm looking forward to see what you'll come up with ! And your original map is quite good !
As I understand, you'll make a total redo ?

[Marc]

It's working now. It's a good start. I feel like it'll be hard to finish in time with the depth of detail you could get into based on the inspirational map that surfaced, but good luck.

Allthough Max's map is extraordinairy Tiana, it's not my inspirational map. I'll just do my thing and needed some references for distances, town placement etc.
But I agree on the time needed, no idea if I'll make it in time, but I'll finish it and do my best to make it Hobbitish!

I love middle earth maps !!! I'm looking forward to see what you'll come up with ! And your original map is quite good !
As I understand, you'll make a total redo ?

Thanks JO! It won't be a redo since the old map was more my copy-paste skill rather than my drawing skills But yes, I'll make a whole new Map of the Shire (myself this time!)


Quick update:
Changed the parchment colour (for now) and started colouring the rivers etc.
Also roughly placed the settlement markers, but some will be replaced by more detailed markers in time (Bag End, Green Dragon, Hobbiton Mill, Bamfurlong etc.)

### Latest WIP ###

Map of the Shire WIP 2.jpg

[Ilanthar]

Considering your previous maps, I'm pretty sure this one is gonna be epic .

[Marc]

Considering your previous maps, I'm pretty sure this one is gonna be epic .

Just go ahead and raise the expectations why don't you Ilanthar?! Hahahaha, thanks for the vote of convidence, I'll do the best I can