Maps with Custom Cartography That Tell a Story
Maps do more than show location—they reveal patterns, inspire exploration, and communicate complex data with visual clarity. Let’s create maps that are purposeful, accurate, and beautiful.
Launch Your Mapping Project with Confidence
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Proofreading
This is the final check for any spelling mistakes, typos, or grammar slips.
Copy Editing
We focus on sentences, fixing grammar, giving your book a proper clean-up.
Developmental Editing
This is the big-picture stuff. If something needs fixing, we’ll help you sort it out.
Formatting
Your will book looks perfect. We set everything up so your book is ready to publish.
Find the Books We’ve Brought to Life
Cartography That Blends Precision with Design
Whether you're writing historical fiction, building a fantasy world, developing a tourism guide, or visualizing research data, the right map adds depth and context. At Golden Gate Publishers, we specialize in custom cartographic design that combines technical accuracy with aesthetic refinement.
We tailor every map to your specific needs—whether you're charting real landscapes, imagined worlds, or thematic journeys. Our cartographers collaborate with you to bring clarity, creativity, and utility to every project.
3500+
Custom Worldbuilding Maps
250+
Data-Driven Visualizations
3500+
Print & Digital Formats
Expert Cartography Across the Board
Beauty
When the most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince of all time and he turns out to be well a lot less than the man of her dreams.
Legal
The rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair and just society, is a guarantee of responsible government.
Fantasy
In a small town, everyone is watching secrets, scandal and betrayal in 1950s small town Australia: the stunning new novel from bestseller.
Business
Clayton M. Christensen says outstanding companies can do everything right and still lose their market leadership or worse, disappear completely.
Beauty
When the most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince of all time and he turns out to be well a lot less than the man of her dreams.
Legal
The rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair and just society, is a guarantee of responsible government.
Fantasy
In a small town, everyone is watching secrets, scandal and betrayal in 1950s small town Australia: the stunning new novel from bestseller.
Business
Clayton M. Christensen says outstanding companies can do everything right and still lose their market leadership or worse, disappear completely.
Quick Kickoff
Mapping projects typically begin within 1 to 2 weeks
Detailed Accuracy
We build from real-world data or creative briefs
Original Design
Maps created from scratch—no templates or stock assets
Print & Web Ready
Files prepared for publication, books, reports, or online use
Flexible Styles
Choose from fantasy, modern, hand-drawn, or infographic aesthetics
Research-Informed
Maps aligned with your content, context, and audience
Golden Gate Publishers has created maps for authors, educators, nonprofits, content creators, and brands—each one unique, purposeful, and thoughtfully designed.
Book a Free Consultation With Our Experts
Let’s explore your vision and map requirements. In this free session, we’ll help you define the scope, style, and purpose of your map—and suggest the best way to bring it to life.
What to Expect from Your Free Call:
- A 30-minute call to discuss your story, setting, or data needs
- Review of your references, source material, or creative brief
- Style suggestions based on your genre, tone, or theme
- Transparent pricing and timeline options
- Clear next steps to begin your project
Maps That Bring Context and Character to Life
Whether you're grounding a fictional world, clarifying travel routes, or visualizing data, custom cartography gives your project added depth and visual intelligence. We help you create maps that look great and function beautifully—no matter the format or complexity.
We offer one-time map commissions or integrated cartographic support for full publications and projects.
The Golden Gate Mapping Process
01 Brief & Concept Development
Understand your setting, purpose, and audience
02 Rough Layout & Approval
Create preliminary sketches and layouts
03 Detailed Design
Add landmarks, typography, textures, and legend
04 Review & Final Edits
Incorporate feedback and polish design
05 Delivery in Required Formats
Provide high-res files for print, web, or digital use
Author Success Stories
They’ve been there, done that and now, they’re sharing their stories.
James Thorpe
Highly recommend!
"Golden Gate Publishers expertly handled EPUB/print formatting and distribution via IngramSpark and Amazon KDP—flawless, industry-standard preparation for my book. Highly recommend!"
Rated
5.0/5.0
Emily
published author!
"Golden Gate Publishers' supportive team successfully published my book across multiple platforms, a bit time-consuming, but thrilled to finally be a published author!"
Rated
5.0/5.0
Alvin Graham
easy with their help
"I was clueless about how to publish my book, but this team handled everything. The editing, formatting, and even getting it online. It all felt easy with their help."
Rated
5.0/5.0
Ernest Nelson
affordable pricing
"I was nervous about releasing my first novel, but their publishing services made it easy. Thanks to them, my story is now on Amazon, Lulu, Kobo, IngramSpark, and more. The affordable pricing is a huge plus."
Rated
5.0/5.0
Jennifer James
faster than expected
"I tried doing this independently before, but I kept running into problems. Sometimes, my content got rejected, or I wasn't sure where to publish it. But Golden Gate Publishers worked as my savior and did it faster than expected. Worth it."
Rated
5.0/5.0
Diana Jack
patience and clarity
"Golden Gate Publishers was exactly what I needed as a first-time author. Their team walked me through the entire publishing process with patience and clarity. My book is now on shelves, and I couldn't be more grateful."
Rated
5.0/5.0
Eric Bryn
helpful and detail oriented
"Once again, Golden Gate Publishers has knocked it out of the park! They delivered high quality, stellar reproductions of my asthma superhero comic book. So professional team, helpful and detail oriented."
Rated
5.0/5.0
Bill Collins
knowledgeable staff
"Golden Gate Publishers has efficient processes, knowledgeable staff, and finished my book in record time. I am very pleased with the final product."
Rated
5.0/5.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Cartography Services
Yes. We specialize in worldbuilding maps for fantasy novels, games, and storytelling.
Absolutely. We welcome rough sketches, reference maps, or written briefs to guide the design.
Yes. We can work with GPS data, research, or historical references to create accurate representations.
Yes. All projects include review and revision rounds to ensure accuracy and alignment with your vision.
Yes. We deliver high-resolution files suitable for large prints, book pages, or digital platforms.