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The first fantasy world map was drawn because writers hate directions in real life but love them in fiction.

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Fantasy maps became popular with works like J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings, but earlier fictional maps exist, such as those in Treasure Island. They help readers follow the story.

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