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The Graphics Lab is a project to improve the graphical content of the Wikimedia projects. Requests for image improvements can be added to the workshop pages: Illustrations, Photographs and Maps. For questions or suggestions one can use the talk pages: Talk:Graphics Lab, Talk:Illustrations, Talk:Photographs and Talk:Maps.
This specific page is the requests page for the Map workshop. Anyone can make a request for a map to be created or improved for a Wikipedia article. The standard format for making a request is shown below, along with general advice, and should be followed.
You are encouraged to share information and request advice from others. Also see possible conventions toolbox, map tutorials and topographic map tutorials.

Advice to requesters

What do we do?

Location maps
Area maps (animals, languages, empires, etc.)
Historical and conflict related maps
Battle maps
Technical maps (archaeology, city closeups, etc.)

Sourced requests: If possible, please try to provide a reliable source to create a map. This includes a map already on Wikipedia with a reliable source or an external link.
Please check: Please check back regularly to see if progress has been made or if any additional questions need to be answered before the request can be completed.
Direct collaboration: Some mapmakers are especially interested by one topic area. If you notice a mapmaker fitting your needs, consider asking on their personal talk page to request maps.
{{Reqmap}}: To request a map, you can also tag the talk page of the article in need of a map with or {{Reqmapin|Australia}} (articles then appear in Category:Wikipedia requested maps)

If a request is done to your satisfaction, please mark it with {{resolved}}.

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Cork Suburban Rail

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:04, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article(s): Cork Suburban Rail

Request: update map... Teddy455 (talk) 14:19, 24 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): Those route maps are created by a template, they aren't a map in the sense that we work with here. You need to edit Template:Mallow to Youghal/Cobh. Kmusser (talk) 15:00, 24 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Do you still want help with this request? If so, please can you tell us what exactly needs changing in the diagram? Certes (talk) 21:52, 23 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Postcode areas in the United Kingdom

Article(s): List of postcode areas in the United Kingdom

Request: Can someone make a simple black and white svg map of the postal areas in the United Kingdom? There are a couple maps on the net [1][2][3][4].Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 11:19, 2 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cool, thanks Classical geographer. The article gets about a 1,000 hits a day [5], and i think it'd really help people out if they can visualise the list there. Another thing was that i was working on a surname article (McQueen (surname)) and one site [6] lists the frequency of surnames by these postal areas. So if you can come up with an svg version it could be the base for coloured name-distribution maps too.--Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 05:57, 3 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): Actually, there's a map on Commons already, but it's in colour, and PNG. Yet it provides a link to OpenStreetmap, from which an SVG can be extracted as well. I'll give that a try, unless someone else is willing to take it up. Classical geographer (talk) 18:44, 2 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If you can wait four months, Royal Mail sources may become free enough for us to use[7]. Certes (talk) 17:07, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Waiting may be the way to go on this one, the OSM version has definite errors, and versions linked in the request are all copyrighted, if the official map become usable then problem solved. Kmusser (talk) 14:45, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That makes sense, no harm in waiting and seeing how things unfold,--Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 06:42, 20 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Currently on Commons: colour, PNG

The Commons map is a good effort but beware of several mistakes. Chelmsford is not on Teesside, nor Motherwell in Fife, and I can see a dozen more subtle errors. London and perhaps NW England need an inset to fit in the missing labels. Certes (talk) 14:05, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jaguar Distribution

Current Map
Existing SVG

Article(s): Jaguar

Request: Please update the SVG map, and change the colors to match the gif. Connormah (talk) 05:02, 7 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): I see that the gif map is used in most Wikipedias and the svg map is used only on the French version. My concern is that neither map is referenced. Maybe the French map is (more) correct. Is there any reference that anyone could provide which could validate either map? MapMaster (talk) 21:41, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The SVG gives the gif as its source on its description page, so it looks like it was a poorly done SVGification attempt. Kmusser (talk) 22:17, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Drat. Sorry, I missed that. Good catch. MapMaster (talk) 01:51, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

More Range Maps

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:03, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cheetah Range
Leopard
Puma
Puma, SVG
Lion
Bornean Clouded Leopard
Bornean Clouded Leopard, SVG
Clouded leopard

Article(s): Cheetah, Leopard, Puma, Lion, Bornean Clouded leopard, Clouded Leopard

Request: Vectorize. I'll give a barnstar to anyone who even can manage to get half done. Connormah (talk) 05:15, 7 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): Request taken by Mononomic. Be back in a bit. Mononomic (talk) 01:30, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

One is done, File:Neofelis diardi Locator Map.svg. Mononomic (talk) 02:58, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

And another, File:Puma concolor Location Map.svg. Whew, this is tiring! Not sure if I'll keep this up, so removing "I take" template so someone else can work on this too. Hope this helps! Mononomic (talk) 03:57, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Orthographic projection of Quebec

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:04, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Orthographic projection of Canada

Article(s): Quebec, n:Portal:Quebec, ...

Request: Can you create the orthographic projection of Quebec plz ? It will be for the articles Quebec, Québec and for some portal on WP and Wikinews. Sniff (talk) 11:52, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): The map you give as an example comes from a range of maps showing countries and larger regions, including continents; for those, a position with respect to the world makes sense. For Quebec, currently all maps show the region in relation to Canada. An orthographic projection can of course be made, but I just want to make sure beforehand that this is not requested for secessionist purposes. By the way, you might also consider asking at commons:Grey-green orthographic projections maps. Classical geographer (talk) 13:33, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mount Field National Park

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:03, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article could be improved considerably with a map. LIST is going to be the best source for topography and the names of things. This gives a good overview. Walking tracks should be included - you can't drive most places there. Noodle snacks (talk) 04:35, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Korean provinces/cities

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:03, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

South Korea
North Korea
Korea

Additional maps:

Articles: South Korea: Busan, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Daegu, Daejeon, Gangwon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, Incheon, Jeju, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Seoul, Ulsan. North Korea: Chagang, Hambuk, Hamnam, Hwangbuk, Hwangnam, Kangwon, Kaesong, Kumgangsan, Pyongbuk, Pyongnam, Pyongyang, Rason, Ryanggang, Sinuiju.

Request: Can someone please make SVG locator maps for each province/city based visually on the maps above? I would appreciated it if someone could make two versions for each province/city: one within South/North Korea and one within the whole peninsula. The files should be named in a consistent manner. Article editor (talk) 00:52, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion: Is something wrong with the older locator maps, such as this one:

Of course, the old map is not an SVG, but locating is just a dot placed over any map - whether it is SVG or JPG doesn't really matter, does it? Classical geographer (talk) 15:42, 17 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pacific-centered Mercator projection map with national boundaries for Wikification

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:03, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

according to Mercator perspective

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Article(s): several articles could use the map]]

Request: create new version (or fix this one) to clearly show national boundaries in white, so the map is colorable according to Wikipedia standards/or/create new version according to the "Pacific Ocean centered" map at http://english.freemap.jp/world_e/8.html ... Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 10:48, 23 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion:

Comment: the national boundaries are on there, just not visible at thumbnail size, so it is colorable as is - creating a version with wider white boundaries from this one should be possible. Kmusser (talk) 18:49, 23 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I would name children after you if you could. Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 22:55, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I made an attempt but that file keeps crashing Inkscape, it might be due to the large file size - if someone with a better computer wants to try, it would be appreciated. Kmusser (talk) 20:47, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for trying, is there a way to reduce the size first? Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 04:10, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, it could be edited in a text editor, but that's beyond my crude SVG skills. Kmusser (talk) 04:14, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mesoscale Discussion Graphic

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:04, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This request was moved from the Illustration workshop to the Map workshop.

A mesoscale discussion graphic.

Article(s): Severe weather & Storm Prediction Center

Request: Not quite sure if this counts as a map or illustration, but either way, please vectorize. Ks0stm ^(T•C•G) 20:47, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note: I moved this from the illustration workshop after being told it belonged here. Ks0stm ^(T•C•G) 00:11, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

It's an illustration of a map, so it belongs at the map workshop. ZooFari 23:40, 27 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'll move this request there then...thanks. Ks0stm ^(T•C•G) 00:05, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Can you explain why you'd want a vector version of this? If I look at its use at Storm_Prediction_Center?uselang=en#Mesoscale_discussions, it's presented as an actual graph produced by a forecasting center, and discussed as a historical example. Therefore the map is more like a photograph than an actual map, imho. Classical geographer (talk) 21:42, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

When I put the map into the article, I don't know if it was the size I put it in at or what, but it came out hazy/blurry. A vector version would be better for displaying it at sizes other than its original size(?). Ks0stm ^(T•C•G) 21:51, 28 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ASEAN–China Free Trade Area

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– DyceBot (talk) 07:03, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article(s): ASEAN–China Free Trade Area

Request: Either remove non-ASEAN surrounding countries, or include all per Wiki standards, and remove smaller map as it is not germane to ASEAN... Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 10:03, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

North Africa (orthographic projection)

[North Africa] orthographic projection
Morocco
Tunisia
Egypt
New

Article(s): North_Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt

Request: Please create a North Africa centered orthographic projection so I can create/improuve the orthographic projections for the related states. --Xiquet (talk) 16:26, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion: How does this look? Connormah (talk) 02:13, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Banksia sphaerocarpa

Blank map of Western Australia on which to place ranges

Article(s): Banksia sphaerocarpa

Request: This article needs a range map, but what would be great is to colour code it to the five subspecies involved. Here is the map for the species as a whole, while the five subspecies are mapped here (pale blue), here (yellow), here, here and here(orange) but see below. I have suggested some colours which are pertinent. Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:52, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

PS: The maps are on the official Western Australian Government herbarium website. As with the originals, limiting the map to western australia is prudent :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:55, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

PPS: Regarding the sphaerocarpa variety sphaerocarpa, see here - the northern part of its range is now pumilio (i.e. they do not co-occur). Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:40, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

Fuerteventura

Article(s): Fuerteventura

Request: Is it possible for someone to create a locator map of the island? There is currently no map in existence other than one showing Municipal boundaries. TheBigJagielka (talk) 00:17, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

South Arabia

Article(s): multiple over several 'pedias

Request: merge and Wikify stylistically... Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 10:01, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

Cucuteni-Trypillian culture Map

Original raster image (not very high quality) to create separate map in SVG format from. Look at file history for larger view.

Original raster image (not very high quality) to create separate map in SVG format from. Look at file history for larger view.
Probable base map (would need to be cropped to use as base)

Article(s): Template:Infobox Cucuteni-Trypillian historical era

Request: Do something with them/Create according to the provided sources... NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 18:14, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion:

Ratanakiri map (easy svg edit, I hope!)

This is the image to use as a starting point
This is the province that should be highlighted
The final product should look something like this
New map

New map

Article(s): Ratanakiri Province

Request: This article is at FAC, and a reviewer has requested a new map for the infobox. Can someone make something using the first map, to highlight Ratanakiri so it looks something like the Chiang Mai map? The colors can be whatever you think looks best. Thanks! Calliopejen1 (talk) 13:26, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): Done was indeed an easy one. Kmusser (talk) 14:38, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Calliopejen1 (talk) 14:51, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

SVG rendering problem?

Resolved

Physical map of Ratanakiri, updated with rendered river names
PNG version

Article(s): Ratanakiri

Request: This SVG has labels for the two largest rivers (view at full size). But they don't show up at lower resolutions. Why not? I want these visible in the thumbnail because it's important for the article. Calliopejen1 (talk) 13:35, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): I don't know what's wrong with the SVG, I notice the lat/long labels don't show up either. I exported out a PNG version you can use in the meantime. Kmusser (talk) 14:49, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Let me take a look at it, although I fear that if Mr Musser can't fix it, I can't either. MapMaster (talk) 04:18, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That is weird, you could try my catchall solution, vectorize the problem text with object to path ;) TastyCakes (talk) 04:27, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That is what I actually did. The Wikipedia renderer will not show text that has been placed on paths, so I changed the text (object) to a path. I also moved the text for the southern river under the river. I find it's better to place text on the outside of a concave image (like the river in this case) rather than inside. Inside text looks cramped in my opinion.

By the way, I will often convert all the text in a map to paths because of the somewhat imprecise way Wikipedia renders text (which in turn has something to do with the fonts available to Wikipedia).

Regarding the coordinates, their non-rendering had something to do with them being all one big text field. I replaced the one big text field with 4 individual fields.

Hope you like it. MapMaster (talk) 05:40, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Haiti earthquake, revisited

Article(s): Haiti earthquake

Request: Note the epicenter shown here is to the east of the coordinates given by USGS (18.457°N, 72.533°W), this image is probably in error.... Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 11:12, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

Nigeria location map

I want something like this, but for Nigeria
Current location map for Nigeria
State outlines can come from this map
We also have this map, if it is helpful

Article(s): Lagos, Abuja, hundreds more city articles

Request: Most African countries have sophisticated-looking location maps (see commons:Category:Location maps of Africa, but Nigeria's still looks pretty sad. Could someone make a location map like the one we have for Sudan? Calliopejen1 (talk) 19:50, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): You could try to contact NNW directly. He made many (if not most) of the location maps in the style of the Sudan map. There is also a project on de-wikipedia to create location maps in a uniform style, so sooner or later Nigeria is going to be covered. bamse (talk) 23:01, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

User:Dr. Blofeld already contacted him, and he said he was too busy to do it at the moment. Just asking here to see if someone could speed up the process. :) Calliopejen1 (talk) 02:18, 3 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have started working on this, but it may take a while... Uwe Dedering--19:53, 4 February 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Uwe Dedering (talk • contribs)

Lake Chad water level map

Chad lake water level 1975-2010

Chad lake water level 1975-2010

Article(s): Lake Chad

Request: A map of the Chad lake water levels should be made based on the images at http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/2010/02/lake-chad-ramsar-convention.html. The map http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BlankMap-World-v6.png can be used onto which the lake is drawn; the lake needs to have 2 colors (showing the current level and the wateramount of the lake which has been removed) KVDP (talk) 11:10, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):