A map of Sundaland at the height of the last Ice Age overlaid with a 24 mile hex-grid. The image is 5260 by 4754 pixels and was created with Wonderdraft. Left click to load the full map then right click to download it.
For a while I considered creating a hex map with Worldographer but I wouldn't be able to depict all the small islands, which is half the fun of this map!
The good thing is that Wonderdraft allows you to import this map, match the hex size and then add a second hex overlay at a smaller resolution, for example 6 or 3 mile hexes. So you could use this map for the big picture overview and then create hex maps for smaller areas if you want to have an old-school hex experience.
Since this part of the world is close to the equator the size of the landmass is frequently underestimated. You can use TheTrueSize.com to see how large this sub-continent is by comparing it to a country or state that you are familiar with. Just enter and select a country on the left and then drag it over South-East Asia
This example section of the map is 28 x 12 hexes (504 hexes total) which makes it roughly the size of countries like Afghanistan or South Sudan according to How big is your hex map?
This is how far you can zoom in before the hexes become pixelated.
For more maps depicting biomes, locations of precious metals and spices as well as tools for creating your own Sword & Sorcery Sundaland setting visit the Sundaland Content Overview
If you use any of this please tell me about it in the comments. I always love to hear about how people use this material.
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