Map Variety: Why?

[The Skarzs]

You know the maps that are at the beginning of the books? Any one notice how every single one has noticeable landmarks in different places on the maps?

Despite the fact that they are all drawn by different artists, don't you think they could have referenced the others to make them less confusing?
For example, in Loamhedge, the badger and bell rocks are on the near side of the gorge, when in Mattimeo they are on the far side. What gives?
Also, Salamandastron, Redwall, and the other places tend to move around. While natural creations such as mountains and gorges and rivers can change their course and position, it takes several years, while the lifespan of the creatures in Redwall are measured in seasons, a quarter of a year.
Gah, I know I overreact, but this bugs me.

[JangoCoolguy]

To paraphrase the immortal words of a great theme song of a great TV show:

Please repeat to yourself "It's just a kids' adventure story, I should really just relax!"

[The Skarzs]

Never.

[321tumbler]

It kind of bugs me, too.

[Gonff the Mousethief]

this is strange

[MeadowR]

There really should be some continuity as it is nice to get a close idea to what Brian envisioned and not just varying artists' depictions. In some maps I feel the places seem too close or too far away compared with how far it feels the characters in the book might have travelled.

[Tam and Martin]

I would have really liked if Brian had made the map himself. The artist's did a great job but I don't think it was really how BJ envisioned it to be.

[The Skarzs]

Brian my not have had the artistic capability in that way.
It really would have been awesome, though.

[Lutra]

The continuity of the maps never bugged me.  It was good enough to explain the story, regardless of the past stories, and that is what mattered.  Would have it been nice? Of course.  One of our former members here, Folgrimeo made a map that tried to put everything in its proper place.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/folgrimeo/redwallmap.jpg

[Tam and Martin]

I've looked at that map before. He did a great job on it! I think Leatho also did a map once.....maybe......

[Jukka the Sling]

I think Leatho also did a map once.....maybe......

I'm pretty sure he did. If you search his blog you'll probably find it.

[Tam and Martin]

I think Leatho also did a map once.....maybe......

I'm pretty sure he did. If you search his blog you'll probably find it.

I just checked it. He did make one but it was only of the islands out in the west sea. Pretty cool though.

[UNKN0WN]

Never.

[The Skarzs]

HA HARRRRRRRRRR, HTTPS BLOCK BLOCKS YOUR FOOLISH ATTEMPTS AT REBUKE!!!

[Norham Waterpaw]

To paraphrase the immortal words of a great theme song of a great TV show:

Please repeat to yourself "It's just a kids' adventure story, I should really just relax!"

Was that a paraphrase to MST3K?