Chicago - January 14, 2008

Map Quest

Star RM Maps

Your sense of direction is a lost cause.

But just because Never Eat Soggy Waffles never quite stuck doesn’t mean maps are moot.

Just ask cool cartographer and graphic artist Ryan Maconochie, whose Star RM maps function as works of art and imagination in addition to a means for finding your way.

Case in point: A Wicker Park map is less about the North, Milwaukee, and Damen intersection and more about the best spots for ping-pong, mozzarella sticks, or a proliferation of hipsters. Looking for something more tailored to your interests? Maconochie designs custom maps, so whether you’re looking for a late-night snack guide (hotspots for pizza, soft pretzels, and burritos) or the best route for a pub crawl, he’s got you covered.

If you’ve always fantasized about the whereabouts of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, you’ll love the North Pole map, which charts peppermint refineries, sleighports, and reindeer settlements.

We’d say it’s a find.

Available online at starrm.com.

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