Wikipedia:Graphics Lab/Map workshop/Archive/Aug 2009

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WP:INR
Article(s): National Highway (India) Request:Can I know how to make from ? That is how to crop the image(using latitude and longuitude ) and highlight the highway ?Naveenpf (talk) 17:51, 31 May 2009 (UTC) 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 -- Plane Mad |YakYak 12:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Can we use osm ? --naveenpf (talk) 02:10, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

New York school district map
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?  wadester 16  16:29, 2 June 2009 (UTC) 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)

Provinces of Bulgaria
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) Graphist opinion(s):

New Template:Location map for locations near poles
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) 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)
 * 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)

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)

SVG map for 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) Graphist opinion(s):

May I sugest using this map instead of the one for Europe--SelfQ (talk) 14:02, 21 June 2009 (UTC)
 * 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)


 * 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)

Orthographic Map Request
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)

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) Graphist opinion(s):

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Interracial marriage in the United States
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, YeshuaD avid   •  Talk  • 23:03, 12 July 2009 (UTC) 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)


 * 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)
 * 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)

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

Update Hi, a user just pointed out to me that the map incorrectly shows Virginia in grey, when it actual fact the state should be listed in red since its laws were struck out in 1967. Is it possible to change this? Thanks, YeshuaD avid   •  Talk  • 22:08, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Morocco Location Map
Article(s): Morocco Request: Vectorize. Connormah (talk) 04:03, 3 August 2009 (UTC) Graphist opinion(s):

Does it have to be in this colour scheme? An SVG of Morocco is already available:, and it could be easily adapted to show the Spanish Sahara shaded, or striped, or anything else. Classical geographer (talk) 08:04, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Is the old version marked 16:15, 11 June 2008 suitable? (Look near the bottom of commons:File:LocationMorocco.svg and click that date/time.)   Alternatively, version 23:48, 4 October 2008 shades only the Moroccan Southern Provinces and not the SADR Free Zone.  Both have been reverted, but I think either could legitimately be uploaded again under a different name that makes clear that it illustrates points of view about the status of Western Sahara. Certes (talk) 22:43, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

✅ There's two versions - the striped one I came across just after I uploaded the shaded one. If the colours do need to be kept the same it wouldn't take long to do. Time3000 (talk) 11:36, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

SVG map for 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)

Graphist opinion:
 * Finish product:File:United Arab Emirates (orthographic projection).svg

IPhone availability (easy!)
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Article(s): iPhone Request: Please color Israel green; it is now "coming soon". If you want to check Apple's website for other updates, that would be great. Thanks HereToHelp (talk to me) 22:08, 22 August 2009 (UTC) Graphist opinion(s):

. Need to clean out some junk from previous updates though. /Lokal_Profil 22:49, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Done. /Lokal_Profil 23:29, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Mission Control Centres
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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) 09:31, 10 August 2009 (UTC) Graphist opinion(s): Sure, I can do this. I'm not sure if you want all the dots on that map or just the control centres, so I'll put all of them and you can say which ones to remove after. TastyCakes (talk) 17:21, 24 August 2009 (UTC)


 * ISS Centers.svg here is a first draft. I'm considering deleting Antarctica, what do you think?  TastyCakes (talk) 19:21, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Far East Council
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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) Graphist opinion:
 * anyone? Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 18:07, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Well I can try taking a stab though I am a novice to maps. Perhaps use one of the ortho maps blown up and clipped to show only the relevant areas.   I am a bit concerned that the BSA presence in the Philippines is fairly small yet the whole country is to be colored.  This is a first stab so no names, etc.(and for that matter I'm not sure how to combine clipping and page outline (as you can see from the blank space above)) --Erp (talk) 19:44, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks, this is what I had in mind! You don't have to show concentration of Scout presence, we color the whole of Montana though it is very sparsely populated. Highlighting the countries is perfect, though can we do it in the same amber color? Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 02:09, 21 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Ok. I've added some text and changed the colors.  Not ideal if you blow up and I still haven't gotten the clipping right (but I fudged). I used a amber ring to indicate Singapore as otherwise it would be a bit tiny.  --Erp (talk) 05:43, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Emma, that's great, can you fill in the rest of the Philippines and Okunoshima in Japan and Jeju in Korea? Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 14:45, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Started from scratch again so as to try to get the clipping/page right; it looks a bit different. I think I now have all the islands.--Erp (talk) 23:25, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Splendid! Please upload it over the original so we don't have duplication. Thank you so much! Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 15:24, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

File:Kernow lb.png - SVGification
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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) Graphist opinion(s): I'll give it a try... TastyCakes (talk) 22:42, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Cornish Language Shift.svg here it is so far... It looks a little weird without water so I might add it, although that'll complicate the border with the rest of England... TastyCakes (talk) 17:27, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Water added... TastyCakes (talk) 17:52, 26 August 2009 (UTC)