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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.
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  • Area maps (animals, languages, empires, etc.)
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    Historical and conflict related maps
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    Battle maps
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    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.
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Loihi Map

Resolved

Article(s): Loihi

Request: SVGify ResMar 00:28, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion: Is just highlighting it on the topographic map good enough? Example added. Kmusser (talk) 22:14, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Looks very nice to me, but User:Resident_Mario should decide. Something went wrong with the legend in the process of translation. bamse (talk) 22:32, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Legend fixed. Kmusser (talk) 22:51, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Awesomness- MUCH better then the GIF. One thing though. At 300px (standard map infobox size), the blue triangle is hardly visible. Can you increase the size of the blue "volcano" icon and the text around it? Then you could remove the ugly red O. Hope I'm not asking too much :). Cheers, ResMar 22:06, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Done. It's still kind of small when thumbnailed, but definitely visible - if I increase it much more it'll obscure the bathymetry that shows Loihi's oblong shape. Kmusser (talk) 16:20, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much. The point of the map is not to show its bathemetrics, but to allow a user to locate it. For bathymetrics, there is other things. Amazing map! Cheers, ResMar 22:46, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]





New Template:Location map for locations near poles

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  • Sad, distorted map of Alaska currently in use in many infoboxes
    Sad, distorted map of Alaska currently in use in many infoboxes
  • Better map of Alaska
    Better map of Alaska

Article(s): Tons of Alaska infoboxes

Request: This isn't strictly a map request, though it may involve creating a map. I'm mostly posting here to get the attention of editors who might be able to do this. :) Currently the first map above is used in the infoboxes for tons of Alaska articles - all the infoboxes that use Template:Location map, which generates pushpin maps based on coordinates for infoboxes. The template uses an equirectangular projection which works well near the equator (see, e.g. Phnom Penh) but kind of sucks for locations near the poles. Is there someone clever with math who can make an equation for a non-equirectangular projection (I know basically nothing about this topic so I can't suggest a better one) to create some alternative, non-horribly-skewed map for infoboxes of places like Alaska? Thanks! And if no one here can do it do you have other ideas of where I could go to request it? I tried at requested templates but the people who hang out there don't seem very map-oriented, as I haven't got any responses yet. :( Calliopejen1 (talk) 01:33, 28 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): I'm not sure where to ask either, it is a persistent problem, not just for Alaska but for all northern or southern countries as well, sadly that's beyond my programming abilities to fix. Anyone else have ideas? Seeing as the alternative is to make an individual static map for every location it would be nice to see a template/programming solution. Kmusser (talk) 13:55, 28 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You should ask user STyx on WP-fr, he's our master there when the talk turns around geolocation. He already made geo-templates using conic-projected maps, and even with a Lambert azimutal equal-area one! Sting-fr (talk) 23:28, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

{{Location map skew}} or {{Location map polarx}} may be useful, but I do not see any suitable maps of Alaska to go with them. It may be possible to make something from File:National-atlas-alaska.png but what projection is it? Certes (talk) 21:46, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]


WP:INR

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Article(s): National Highway (India)

Request:Can I know how to make from File:India Highway map.svg ? That is how to crop the image(using latitude and longuitude ) and highlight the highway ?Naveenpf (talk) 17:51, 31 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): This is one feature that really needs to be done, and could make detailed svg maps so much more useful. i think this should go into the technical section --59.92.35.81 -- PlaneMad|YakYak 12:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

New York school district map

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Article(s): List of school districts in New York, plus individual school district websites

Request: Would it be possible to create an SVG map of school district boundaries in New York State? I don't have a source, but I wonder if this is possible? wadester16 16:29, 2 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): I don't have time to take this on, but I do have a GIS source for anyone that does, NY GIS Clearinghouse has the district boundaries statewide. Kmusser (talk) 16:56, 2 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]



Provinces of Bulgaria

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  • Location map, useful resource IMHO
    Location map, useful resource IMHO

Article(s): All articles listed in Category:Provinces of Bulgaria.

Request: If it's possible, I request a SVG version for Bulgarian provinces. Thank you in advance. Regards. Rastrojo (talk) 21:47, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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SVG map for Arctic

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  • SVG map of Europe
    SVG map of Europe
  • Current SVG map of Arctic
    Current SVG map of Arctic

Article(s): Arctic

Request: Following discussion at Arctic's talk page, and at WikiProject Geography, could an SVG map be made for Arctic, based on the existing SVG map used by Europe? Could blue be used for land within the "July 10°C isotherm" region, and light blue for ocean within the 10°C isotherm region? (The blues to indicate that the Arctic is a polar region, as opposed to the green used on the Europe map). Cheers, This flag once was redpropagandadeeds 11:48, 19 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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May I sugest using this map instead of the one for Europe--SelfQ (talk) 14:02, 21 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Suggestion
Heh! I wasn't very clear. Sorry! No, the map you suggested is exactly what I want - I meant to use the style of map that Europe uses, not the map itself. Sorry about that! So, the map you've suggested, with the 10 degree isotherm region marked in green and/or blue is what I'm wanting.
Cheers, This flag once was redpropagandadeeds 16:43, 22 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I'll work on this, creating one that is more centred over the North Pole, but not directly (q.v. Antarctica, at 80 or 85 degrees), and with the Prime Meridian extending downward, which is intended to convey the region's northerly nature (with south being 'down'). Bosonic dressing (talk) 19:18, 25 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Orthographic Map Request

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With the requests above for orthographic maps, i thought I'd squeeze this request in while they are being made. Could someone make an orthographic projection of Indonesia, and fix the shadow on the below map to match the style of all others? Thanks in advance, everyone.! Connormah (talk) 18:05, 25 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]


SVG map for the United Arab Emirates

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  • SVG map of Pakistan
    SVG map of Pakistan
  • Current map of the United Arab Emirates
    Current map of the United Arab Emirates

Article(s): United Arab Emirates

Request: Could someone please make an SVG map be made for the United Arab Emirates, based on the commons:File:Pakistan (orthographic projection).svg used by Pakistan? Thanks --MoHasanie (talk) 12:56, 27 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion:

svg font issue

Article(s): New Zealand wine

Request: Fix the fonts issue on the svg, pleeze... I've tried standard system fonts and it still won't draw properly. The one at the article is the temporary .gif I've linked to here, so you can see how it should look. The font is Helvetica Neue, 14pt & 10pt. Thanks guys. mikaultalk 02:13, 28 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): It looked like a font incompatibility issue, so I changed to Helvetica and whereas the PNG versions now render ok-ish, clicking on the preview SVG reverts to Times at a set font size. --mikaultalk 08:53, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for having a go, mikaul. --mikaultalk 08:54, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
No sweat. You never know, someone else might have a better idea... ;-) --mikaultalk 08:56, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

King's Highway (Charleston to Boston)

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  • Map of the King's Highway (Charleston to Boston)
    Map of the King's Highway (Charleston to Boston)

Article(s): King's Highway (Charleston to Boston)

Request: This very rough map was clipped from a pdf. I'd like to get a map for the article that is PD and have it loaded to the commons. See File:W-RSimpleMap.gif or File:BPR NY map.png for a similar map. Many thanks Philly jawn (talk) 03:39, 28 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

Map of Colombia

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  • Map of Colombia
    Map of Colombia

Article(s): Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, es:Torneo Apertura 2009 (Colombia)

Request: Hi, I made this requirement at Spansih Wikipedia also. I need a Colombia Locator map like those available here. Thanks a lot. ::::::100 % Bogotano:::::: (Quejas y reclamos) 17:29, 28 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

List of tallest buildings in Oklahoma City

  • I would like something like this
    I would like something like this

Article(s): List of tallest buildings in Oklahoma City

Request: hey guys, I'm trying to get this promoted to featured list status and someone has asked for a map so people can get an idea about where the builidings are located.Showtime2009 (talk) 18:01, 29 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion:

  • Do you want this file vectorized? --The New Mikemoral ♪♫ 23:01, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • No, he wants a map of Oklahoma city (maybe from http://www.openstreetmap.org/ ?) and then put dots on the addresses marking locations in accordance with the list. This will probably be somewhat difficult to do considering we don't have good maps of most cities. gren グレン 20:48, 31 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

File:Kernow lb.png - SVGification

  • This is File:Kernow lb.png a map about the language shift of the Cornish language. It's grainy, poorly coloured, unclear and needs SVGification...
    This is File:Kernow lb.png a map about the language shift of the Cornish language. It's grainy, poorly coloured, unclear and needs SVGification...
  • ...The colours and look of this map may be a possibe way to redesign the image?
    ...The colours and look of this map may be a possibe way to redesign the image?
  • ...Or this is another (preferable) one which is simillar and ideally would be used as the basis for a new map.
    ...Or this is another (preferable) one which is simillar and ideally would be used as the basis for a new map.
  • ...this is a map of Cornwall in SVG (without the Isles of Scilly and the rest of England) which could be used to speed things up?
    ...this is a map of Cornwall in SVG (without the Isles of Scilly and the rest of England) which could be used to speed things up?

Article(s): Cornish people, Cornish language and West Country dialects (may also be used for History of Cornwall and Anglo-Cornish dialect)

Request: A newer, sharper, clearer SVG image would be more befitting to the forthcoming, revamped version of the Cornish people article. There are other maps of Cornwall (for reference) here. The content of the map is verifiable, and is based on a page in "K. George, Cornish, in: M. Ball (ed.), (1993) The Celtic Languages".

Notice: The place names are in the Cornish language and should be in English (for the English WP). Truru should be spelt Truro, Pensans should be spelt Penzance and please ignore "Foath". --Jza84 |  Talk  13:38, 3 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Mission Control Centres

  • World Map
    World Map

Article(s): International Space Station, Mission Control Centre

Request: I was wondering if it would be possible for someone to construct a world dotmap of the locations shown on page 3 of this? It'd greatly assist in demonstrating the locations of Mission Control Centres around the globe that are involved in the International Space Station project, and would prove useful in the main MCC article. Many thanks in advance, Colds7ream (talk) 21:12, 7 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Interracial marriage in the United States

Resolved
  • Blank US Map
    Blank US Map
  • Repeal by date
    Repeal by date

Article(s): Interracial marriage in the United States

Request: First request, so sorry if I get it wrong. I'd like to request a new map showing when interracial marriage was legalised in each U.S state. The data can be found here, with the repeal of each anti-miscegenation law, the second date, being the time when interracial marriage was legalised. For Kansas, for example, interracial marriage was legalised in 1859. Suggest colour grouping by decade. Thanks, YeshuaDavid • Talk • 23:03, 12 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion: Here's my attempt: red = -1887, green = 1948-1967, blue = 12 June 1967. The colours [of a previous version] can be toned down if they are too bright. I have used the three distinct eras as in the table, because the text suggests that they are more logical groupings than decades. It can be changed to group by decade if you prefer. If so, would we then want to keep the 12 June 1967 distinction and do you have a preference for colour scheme or shall I make a logical one up? Certes (talk) 21:57, 29 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I think it would be great to use colors more like the Women's Suffrage map here. They are far too bright for my tastes (and different from common usage on Wikpiedia). Great job otherwise. Thanks :) gren グレン 20:44, 31 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Colours changed to match those in Suffrage. I hope the green=nice, red=nasty colour scheme isn't too POV. If you want to complete my legend to say what grey means (no relevant laws?), the colour code is #d3d3d3. Certes (talk) 21:41, 31 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers, that's really good, thanks :) I'll insert it into the article. YeshuaDavid • Talk • 00:03, 1 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

MEGAL pipeline

Article(s): MEGAL pipeline

Request: This article is listed as 'In The News' and I think it would help if there was a map of the pipeline in the article. Various maps can be found here. All that needs to be done I suppose is redo them in a 'free' way so we can use them on wiki. Mitsuhirato (talk) 07:01, 13 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion: It would be best, I think, if we had a map of gas pipelines in all of Europe. In Category:Gas pipeline maps all I find is , which might do for the MEGAL if the lines would have been labeled. Advantage of a pan-European map would be that it could also be used for all other pipelines, e.g. Trans Europa Naturgas Pipeline. Such a map would look like this, maybe. My suggestions:

  • Have different widths to signify double or triple pipelines (makes it less cluttered)
  • Clearly indicate direction of flow, which is fixed (distinguishes North Sea gas from Russian and Algerian gas).

If anybody wants to take this up, feel free; otherwise, I might have a go at it myself. Classical geographer (talk) 17:25, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, other nice maps are this map of Germany and this map of the Ukraine. Not that these need to be included in full in any European map; but they might be helpful. I'll also make a quick locator map straight away, that can be used temporarily. Classical geographer (talk) 17:27, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Here's the simple map: . Classical geographer (talk) 21:11, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I think your idea of a map of all the pipelines is a great idea too. Mitsuhirato (talk) 02:39, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Marco Polo's Journey

Article(s):

Request: -- Diaa abdelmoneim (talk) 12:21, 6 July 2009 (UTC) After waiting some time at the Graphics school I found out about this project. We're working on Wikipedia:Spotlight on Marco Polo. Marco Polo is a very prominent explorer and his article is visited by thousands every day. We currently have the one above which is very bad considering general route maps we have. Could someone create an svg route map of his journey, which could later contain the names he gave to the cities he stopped in and so on? Possible references would be[reply]

  • I would also appreciate work on this subject. Thanks in advance! LouriePieterse (talk) 16:10, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Road map for Utah State Route 143

Article(s): Utah State Route 143

Request: Could I get a basic road map created for this state route? I imagine that GIS data has been used in the other Utah state route maps, but I'm not particularly knowledgeable about that stuff. DeFaultRyan 21:39, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s):

Caspian Airlines Flight 7908' route

Here is the link to a approximate route of the Caspian Airlines Flight 7908

Article(s): Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Request: Please create a version of it for use on wikipeida. yousaf465' 16:56, 17 July 2009 (UTC) Graphist opinion: I'm not sure this is worth the effort, as it's a one-off event, and besides, such a map would not show much more than dots for origin and destination, and an intrapolated route (possibly following a great circle). Classical geographer (talk) 10:59, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dot map for Minto, Alaska

  • Sample dot map
    Sample dot map

Article(s): Minto, Alaska

Request: If someone has a moment, could they please create a dot map for Minto, Alaska? Right now, it's using the dot map for Nenana, Alaska, which is some 100 miles to the southeast. JKBrooks85 (talk) 10:32, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion(s): I have replaced the map by a pushpin map. This is simply an edit to the infobox: no new images uploaded. Is that good enough? If not, please revert my change to Minto, Alaska. Certes (talk) 15:30, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • I guess it works, but I'll echo the comment made by someone above ... the pushpin maps don't really work for Alaska locations because the map is so badly distorted. JKBrooks85 (talk) 20:10, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Good point. Please can someone else either produce a quick PNG or make a better-looking location map on a projection suitable for use with {{Location map skew}} or {{Location map polarx}}? File:National-atlas-alaska.png or File:Arctic.svg (cropped and rotated) may be helpful. Certes (talk) 21:52, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Far East Council

Article(s): American Scouting overseas

Request: not chopped up, same perspective so a single map instead of three, thanks... Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 12:36, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Graphist opinion:

map of cologne electorate? 16th century

  • old map of Electorate of Cologne
    old map of Electorate of Cologne

Article(s): Cologne War

Request: Need a map of the electorate of Cologne. I've tweaked an old map above but I am unskilled at these things. It needs a professional, and would benefit from someone who could make a map that would take out a lot of the details of this old map, and leave in some specific details. I can help, but I cannot do the graphics parts. Even a general map showing the boundaries and neighboring states would help, since the concept of "electorate" was different in 1585 than it is now. Auntieruth55 (talk) 20:04, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Canadian Election Maps

  • Base off this file
    Base off this file
  • Base off this file
    Base off this file

Article(s): 2006 Canadian Federal Election, 2004 Canadian Federal Election...etc.

Request: Please make SVGs of the PNGs listed above using the SVG files for a template thst I have provided above. Thanks. Connormah (talk) 00:18, 2 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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