Vintage USA Map

A muted parchment-style map of the United States includes a compass rose and gentle sea creatures in the oceans, with no lettering.

The parchment background has gentle changes in tone, so the compass rose and coastline make useful first landmarks. Build the states as muted color blocks, then place the sea creatures in the surrounding water. Without lettering, old paper grain, borders and small illustrated details carry the character of the map. Once vintage usa map is taking shape, the less varied pieces around it become easier to judge by edge and tone.