"Online Map Making Utility" Topic

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WarEmblem	18 Jul 2020 8:34 p.m. PST
Can anyone recommend an easy to use online map making utility? I've taken a look at several fantasy map-generators but they aren't quite what I'm looking for when designing maps for wargaming scenarios. I'm looking for something that will allow me to draw up battles in the vein of Chandler's Campaigns of Napoleon.
Major Mike	19 Jul 2020 4:14 a.m. PST
Revisit this topic that covers some ready made maps. I'm currently using the Poland map for a Napoleonic Campaign using Bloody Big Battles. TMP link
Extra Crispy	19 Jul 2020 7:46 a.m. PST
BattleChronicler is free and easy but you have to download it to a PC. More oriented toward skirmish level but I have used it for more grand tactical maps. Comes with loads of ready made terrain and you can add your own from just pictures.
emckinney	19 Jul 2020 9:38 a.m. PST
How do you intend to use the maps? To play on? To do AARs?
Stryderg	19 Jul 2020 1:43 p.m. PST
hex based maps online: hextml.playest.net fantasticmapper.com Links to maping resources: link But Batlle Chronicler looks like it may fit what you are looking for: battlechronicler.com
WarEmblem	19 Jul 2020 7:01 p.m. PST
Emckinny – AAR and scenario handouts Stryderg – thank you for the links. I'll take a look at the mapping resources. I'm using a Chromebook atm so a download program such as Battle Chronicler won't work.
emckinney	19 Jul 2020 9:21 p.m. PST
This is completely different, online, and free. map.army Of course, you can only use it for real-world locations because you're drawing on top of Google Maps! (Or satellite view, I believe.)
emckinney	19 Jul 2020 9:24 p.m. PST
Also, France has an official online map that's simply amazing. Shoot screenshots and then draw over it in Google Slides. geoportail.gouv.fr/carte
WarEmblem	19 Jul 2020 10:15 p.m. PST
Wow – map.army is amazing!! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
greenknight4	17 May 2021 9:45 p.m. PST
Lots of good ideas here.
Thresher01	18 May 2021 3:37 a.m. PST
Map.army looks great, but how do you zoom in and out? I clicked on the various icons, and the screen, and don't see any way to do that.
tyler hamm	18 May 2021 12:05 p.m. PST
The scroll wheel on the mouse or hold the right mouse button and move the mouse up and down. On a phone/tablet, use 2 fingers and spread them apart to zoom in and pinch to zoom out. It worked on Chrome mobile, at least.
Wolfhag	30 Jul 2021 9:13 a.m. PST
Here is one I'm checking out: link Wolfhag

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