Muddy Map Instant

: Lightly pencil in key landmarks—roadways, trees, or buildings—without worrying about perfect scale.

: Use thick white paper, such as watercolor or Bristol board. Muddy Map

: Apply a thin wash of brown paint (gouache or watercolor) or use a tea/coffee mixture to create a parchment look. : Lightly pencil in key landmarks—roadways, trees, or

: Gently tear the edges to make it look like a worn artifact. : Lightly pencil in key landmarks—roadways

Making a physical "mud map" often involves aging the paper to give it an authentic, weathered feel.