How do I create my own map? I've been wanting to replicate the NYC Subway System.

Cool that you want to make maps!

I could put it in writing, but with map making its easier to see how its done rather than grasp it from text 😅

Check out Oranniss Guide to Mapmaking https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSmZ4VbaICL_Y2e6xgXkyU7jabJsh6HLs and NinjaNics tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkQn1pIZdY4

Besides the wiki (https://www.warzone.com/wiki/Map_Making), I highly recommend joining the Mapmakers Discord: https://discord.gg/RmPRhD3K

JK answered your question perfectly, but I'll also chime in that you may want to check out this existing map of the NYC Subway System from 2021 in case you weren't aware of it, but maybe you were aware and wanted to do something differently.

https://www.warzone.com/Map/27543-NYC-Subway-System

Edited 2026-02-12 06:09:23

@Fizzer I saw that map which is why I want to create a better one. Something a bit more accurate to the current system.

@JK Thank you so much for the helpful response. I will check those links out later.