Wikipedia:Graphics Lab/Map workshop/top

Graphics Lab/Map workshop/top

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.

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the requests page for the Map Lab. 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 inforation and and request advice from others. Also see possible conventions toolbox, map tutorials and topographic map tutorials.

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Make a request

Use the following template when making a new request (Replace the examples with your image(s), article(s) and request(s)):

<center><gallery>
File:MAPNAME.PNG|Put in this gallery any maps that may be helpful
File:MAP TWO.SVG|ie: the map that needs correcting/editing/etc (obvious!)
File:MAP ETC.GIF|or a base map that could be used in making the requested map
</gallery></center>
 
'''Article(s):''' [[The article that needs the map]]
 
'''Request:''' Do something with them/Create according to the provided sources... ~~~~
 
'''Graphist opinion:'''

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}}.

Make a new request

See also