How to draw rivers on maps

Fantasy map elements

Have you ever wondered why rivers meander all over the place, even on a flat landscape? When creating a fantasy map for your rpg or story, it’s important to understand things like this to build a believable and immersive world. Tap to learn more! #fantasy #maps #rpg #worldbuilding #pathfinder

Rivers have to be the most common thing for new map makers to get wrong; and even seasoned cartographers may have some of these mistakes sneak up on them if they’re not careful. But, having an awareness of some of the most common issues that come up when it comes to river placement will go a long wa

Rivers can be difficult to portray on your maps. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to draw rivers that are perfect for settlement- or battlemaps.

Rivers do not flow from coastline to coastline because everything would be at sea level. In essence, it would be a canal rather than a river. This is a common mistake on many fantasy maps but it's easy to fix once you are aware of it. Click here to view my full tutorial on how to draw rivers on your maps! #mapeffects #map #fantasy #rpg #worldbuilding #fantasymap #geography

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Have you ever wondered if you’re placing forests in the right spot on your fantasy maps? How does a forest even form, and why do trees grow in one area and not another? In this Map Tip I will walk you through how a forest grows to fill a landscape so you can have confidence when placing them on your maps! #fantasymaps #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #worldbuilding #maps

This is definitely the week of mountain ranges. I had a question on reddit on how to draw mountain ranges that go east-to-west rather than north to south. Here’s a very quick tutorial on the difference. If you want to go deeper into the north-south version, check out this earlier tutorial on mountain ranges. The hotizontal … Continue reading "How to draw a horizontal mountain range"

Rivers are likely an essential feature for the fantasy world you’re creating. Understanding where to place them on a map is challenging if you don't want it to appear arbitrary. But if you grasp how water moves through a landscape, it will go a long way toward creating a sense of realism for your maps and worldbuilding.