In Theory...can solve a treasure map with a cartography map right?

[Hailiah 205]

Ok so my alt has this really awful 26ql treasure map.

 

 

I know where Maple Hollow is, it's here (Red Circle)

 

 

The map key is clear as mud and the colours don't seem to match but I think I got the tundra right.

 

 

After spending a day searching the tundra for likely spots and failing.

I thought well we have cartography now maybe doing some surveys and maps might help with figuring out the treasure map, in theory...

So spent 2 days doing 4 surveys of the area for 4 maps

 

 

Some nice maps at 25ql but no, doesn't help with figuring out the treasure map.

Edited January 26 by Hailiah
correction

[Hailiah 205]

Solved thanks to Toeol 💗

 

Was actually here

 

 

In the maple forest which means the key colours for the treasure map are wrong because maple is listed as the darkest green on the key.

[Hailiah 205]

In an effort to get a cartography map of the final area and to compare that to the treasure map, I went back and did a final survey. (26ql treasure map, 25ql cartography map.)

 

Make of that what you will, I think in some circumstances a cartography map could help decipher a treasure map...maaybe.

Edited January 29 by Hailiah
correction

[Cecci 1493]

Intresting...

Bumping this topic to hopefully get some comments from staff.

[Valdor 1356]

That was a tough treasure map you got there, Haillah. Usually, there are more identifiable features on them, making them easier to locate. What I use to solve treasure maps is the community map from this forum. I find it much easier to match a treasure map with the community map. Granted, I only tried treasure hunting on Celebration, so I am not sure if the other servers' community maps help, but for me the Cele one does. And I really like the comparing game. Best part of treasure hunting for me.