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User-reported[edit]

  • Yes, they have, but we're not going to block an account that hasn't edited since 2021. Bishonen | tålk 21:36, 11 May 2024 (UTC).
Requests for page protection


Current requests for increase in protection level[edit]

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Timeline of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in January–June 2015[edit]

Indefinite extended confirmed protection: Arbitration enforcement – This article is not an exception and should be ECP protected too, as all similar articles are now. Notably including Timeline of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in July–December 2015. Josethewikier (talk) 22:00, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Dream Island[edit]

Temporary semi-protection: Persistent vandalism – constant vandalism from users due to the Battle for Dream Island web series. Gaismagorm (talk) 22:17, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Bbb23 (talk) 01:17, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Ronald Araújo[edit]

Reason: Edit war on including the peacock phrase "considered one of the best defenders in the world". 2A00:23C4:8083:B001:7DDC:5468:73E4:E32B (talk) 23:03, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Bbb23 (talk) 01:18, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Pedri[edit]

Reason: Edit war on peacock description "one of the best midfielders in the world". 2A00:23C4:8083:B001:7DDC:5468:73E4:E32B (talk) 23:05, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Lamine Yamal[edit]

Reason: Edit war on peacock phrase that he is "one of the most promising and best youngsters in the world". 2A00:23C4:8083:B001:7DDC:5468:73E4:E32B (talk) 23:06, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Bbb23 (talk) 01:19, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Endrick (footballer, born 2006)[edit]

Temporary extended confirmed protection: Persistent disruptive editing – Same as previous – edit warring about a WP:PEACOCK statement. — kashmīrī TALK 23:12, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Bbb23 (talk) 01:19, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Bunty Aur Billy[edit]

Reason: Persistent addition of unsourced content. Waxworker (talk) 00:14, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Bbb23 (talk) 01:19, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Peterborough United F.C.[edit]

Reason: High level of IP vandalism. Marnanel (talk) 00:30, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Declined – Not enough recent disruptive activity to justify protection. Bbb23 (talk) 01:20, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Pakdam Pakdai[edit]

Semi-protection: Disruptive edits by IP again and again. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk / contributions) 03:12, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

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Talk:Israel-Hamas war[edit]

I would like to request the addition of a talk page on the Israel-Hamas war article that points out that the map on said article doesn’t show the Israeli evacuation order from Rafah and should be updated. LordOfWalruses (talk) 21:45, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

Handled requests[edit]

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Protected edit requests

4 protected edit requests
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Module:List (request) 2024-03-25 20:55 Cascade-protected from Wikipedia:Cascade-protected items/Main Page/5 (log) Protected by Mifter on 2017-03-25: "Considering the main page was unprotected by a compromised sysop semi recently, perhaps transcluding it to a cascade protected page will provide a small increase in protection"
Template:Wikipedia's sister projects (request) 2024-04-25 14:25 Cascade-protected from Wikipedia:Cascade-protected items/Main Page/5 (log) Protected by Mifter on 2017-03-25: "Considering the main page was unprotected by a compromised sysop semi recently, perhaps transcluding it to a cascade protected page will provide a small increase in protection"
Module:Message box/ombox.css (request) 2024-05-08 23:45 Cascade-protected from Wikipedia:Cascade-protected items/content (log) From Wikipedia/Protected templates: Protected by Rich Farmbrough on 2009-10-14: "Purpose of page - belt and braces."
Template:Automatic category TOC (request) 2024-05-11 18:57 Fully protected (log) From Template:CatAutoTOC: Protected by Xaosflux on 2023-12-07: "High-risk template or module"
Updated as needed. Last updated: 02:47, 12 May 2024 (UTC)
5 template-protected edit requests
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Module:College color/data (request) 2024-05-09 14:25 Template-protected (log) Modified by Galobtter on 2019-01-24: "High-risk Lua module"
Template:Inflation/fn (request) 2024-05-09 21:15 Template-protected (log) Modified by Primefac on 2020-08-29: "High-risk template"
Template:Inflation/year (request) 2024-05-09 21:17 Template-protected (log) From Template:Inflation-year: Protected by Zzuuzz on 2016-10-21: "High risk template 11k+ transclusions"
Template:Infobox Chinese/Chinese (request) 2024-05-11 04:03 Template-protected (log) Modified by Ad Orientem on 2019-01-07: "Highly visible template"
Module:Political party (request) 2024-05-12 01:55 Template-protected (log) Protected by MusikBot II on 2021-11-18: "High-risk template or module: 13487 transclusions (more info)"
Updated as needed. Last updated: 01:56, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

WP:PERM

Requests for autopatrolled

Autopatrolled[edit]

User:Princess of Ara[edit]

I recently noticed this user, Princess of Ara. An editor who works mainly on Nigerian related articles and others. While trying to appreciate the user's effort, I got in love with the lovely articles, well sources, written from a volunteer in good faith and now, I am requesting that she be granted the auto patrol user right. It'll also help reduce heavy backlog of NPP. Thanks for your consideration! Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 08:05, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

User:Prince of Erebor[edit]

I have created 76 articles, primarily focused on Sinophone cinema and fantasy literature, with 2 currently undergoing GAN. All of my articles have been promptly reviewed, and none of them have been deleted or marked for maintenance. I am requesting autopatrolled rights to alleviate the workload of the patrollers, especially those who actively review film articles and have reviewed the majority of my articles, allowing them to allocate more time to address articles that truly require attention. As a side note, I am a veteran editor with patroller rights on Chinese Wikipedia, having authored over 200 articles, including a dozen featured and good articles. While I fully understand that there are differences in policies and MOS across different Wikipedias, I believe this demonstrates my credibility and knowledge in assessing article quality.— Prince of EreborThe Book of Mazarbul 13:18, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

User:SheriffIsInTown[edit]

I frequently create articles on notable subjects, having authored 530 articles, with the majority facing no issues. Only three were deleted, mainly due to changes in election results affecting their notability. I'm requesting autopatroller rights to ease the burden on other editors reviewing my articles and help reduce the backlog of new article reviews. Sheriff | ☎ 911 | 23:36, 4 May 2024 (UTC)
Requests for AutoWikiBrowser access

AutoWikiBrowser[edit]


User:Kashmiri[edit]

Mostly to fix links after a page move. Used AWB years ago, today surprised to find it requires a separate authorisation. Must have missed it. Thanks :) — kashmīrī TALK 16:15, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Primefac (talk) 12:52, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Paulinefowler666[edit]

I love correcting errors on pages and often use the Check Wikipedia tool to find pages to fix. I would appreciate using this tool to help. Thank you! Paulinefowler666 (talk) 18:09, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Primefac (talk) 12:52, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Lucas7yoshi[edit]

For the past bit i've been been contributing to Wikipedia by means of Counter Vandalism, as an extension of this I think that AWB can allow me to further my counter vandalism efforts, as well as extend into other maintenance like contributions with a similar level of efficiency as my counter-vandalism efforts. Lucas7yoshi (talk) 00:45, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Primefac (talk) 12:52, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

User:BerryForPerpetuity[edit]

Reason for requesting autowikibrowser rights: I've been doing counter-vandalism for a bit, and AWB rights will allow me to begin editing Wikipedia with similar effectiveness that I have while recent changes patrolling. I hope to contribute to the law Wikiproject and overall Wikipedia mainspace. BerryForPerpetuity (talk) 14:12, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

BerryForPerpetuity, AWB isn't really useful for counter-vandalism. How do you see yourself using AWB if granted access? Primefac (talk) 14:22, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
Primefac; typos in articles, AWB's general fixes, and tagging is probably what I would start out with. Counter-Vandalism was just an example for the efficiency I hope to achieve with my AWB edits. BerryForPerpetuity (talk) BerryForPerpetuity (talk) 14:26, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
 Done. Primefac (talk) 14:58, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Lemondoge[edit]

I'm an on-and-off WP:GNOME with a decent knowledge of regex, and would like to use AWB to make corrections for typos, formatting errors, and other similar things faster - in general, stuff that can be found with a quick regex search. {{Lemondoge|Talk|Contributions}} 18:25, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
Requests for confirmation

Confirmed[edit]

User:DanaRHill[edit]

eMarketer has changed to EMARKETER. I work for EMARKETER and would like to update the article name and the logo in the article. DanaRHill (talk) 18:10, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

 Not done Please see WP:PAID before proceeding, thanks. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 19:14, 9 May 2024 (UTC)
There are no outstanding requests for the extended confirmed flag.

Extended confirmed[edit]

Requests for new page reviewer

New page reviewer[edit]

User:Florificapis[edit]

I got busy in real life for most of March and April, so my request was put on hold per [1]. Here is my original reason for requesting NPR permissions again.

I have over 120 new articles under my belt, mostly relating to medieval history, monasteries, saints, and geographical features. I am familiar with the kinds of content that would fall under CSD criteria, since I have experience wikifying new pages and tagging obviously problematic new pages for speedy deletion. I know the guidelines on notability, proper sourcing, draftifying new articles, rating talk pages using scripts, AfC, AfD, and other essential patrolling tasks. Would be quite happy to reduce the backlog while being cautious and careful. Also currently a Pending Changes Reviewer. Florificapis (talk) 00:09, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([2]). MusikBot talk 00:10, 1 May 2024 (UTC)
Within the past several days, I have been active cleaning up new articles listed at NPR. Having a few more tools would help me speed up the process and do a more comprehensive job. Florificapis (talk) 03:08, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

User:InDimensional[edit]

I would like to participate in the NPP backlog drive.

  • I have experience creating new pages as well as participating in AfD discussions.
  • Never had any blocks.
  • Agree to review on a trial basis. InDimensional (talk) 12:25, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

User:TarnishedPath[edit]

I participated in the December backlog drive, being granted a trial. At the end of the trial I requested permanent NPP, which was denied with the denying admin expressing concern that I hadn't created any articles. I've since created an article about Neeraj Gupta (refer to User_talk:TarnishedPath/Archive_2#Your_submission_at_Articles_for_creation:_Neeraj_Gupta_(sculptor)_has_been_accepted) and been responsible for the bulk of the material in the newly created article Bruce Lehrmann‎. I had been working on Draft:Bruce Lehrmann‎ but someone else started work on Bruce Lehrmann‎ just as I submitted Draft:Bruce Lehrmann‎ to AfC so I ended up merging my work over to the mainspace article and issuing a CSD for deletion of the draft. I've continued to be semi-regularly involved with AfD. I'm applying because I got a notification a while ago that there was a backlog drive for May and I'm willing to help out a bit with that. TarnishedPathtalk 06:18, 4 May 2024 (UTC) TarnishedPathtalk 06:18, 4 May 2024 (UTC)

Courtesy ping to Rosguill, as they granted the trial perm. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 15:09, 4 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Trainsskyscrapers[edit]

Hello. I was initially given a month long trial as a new page reviewer after receiving an invitation on my user page, and I've been enjoying everything so far: reviewing pages, providing feedback, sending WikiLove to new and returning users who have made exceptional first attempts, tagging issues, and resolving issues myself (that could otherwise be tagged) when I have time in an attempt to reduce the backlog. I have already been renewed once, and my second trial expires in a little over two weeks (May 26th). I'm requesting either an indefinite or longer-term ability to review new pages before my time lapses. Haven't had any behavioral issues, and I try to treat all users with respect. I will continue to help clear the backlog in the meantime. Thanks again. Trainsskyscrapers (talk) 00:06, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Hey man im josh (expires 00:00, 26 May 2024 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 00:10, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Ixtal[edit]

Forgot to re-apply before the permission ran out. Would like to continue participating in the drive as well as afterwards. — ♠ Ixtal ( T / C ) Sign up for the 2024 DCWC!Non nobis solum ♠ 06:12, 11 May 2024 (UTC)
Requests for page mover

Page mover[edit]


User:Wikiexplorationandhelping[edit]

I have participated in quite a few page moves as of late, and this could help me move pages more better and efficiently. Wikiexplorationandhelping (talk) 14:45, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Primefac (talk) 12:36, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

User:PrimalMustelid[edit]

I work frequently on paleontological taxon pages, so it is necessary for me to be able to perform uncontroversial page moves, such as multiple clades of Hyaenodonta that were promoted to family rank by a user due to WP:OR. It is also useful for operating successful page move requests as I have previously needed to request moving pages for the likes of Ichthyosauria, Cynodontia, etc. PrimalMustelid (talk) 04:37, 10 May 2024 (UTC) PrimalMustelid (talk) 04:37, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

 Not done, barely any RM, RM/TR, R2, or even move experience. Primefac (talk) 12:43, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
Requests for pending changes reviewer

Pending changes reviewer[edit]

User:Sunnyboi18[edit]

Hello, I'am applying again for Pending Changes Reviewer, as it was felt by a person who reviewed this that my request was "all over the place" and that "I didn't understand that PC rights are". I don't think that's fair.

I was simply just giving my experience and of having done 632 edits on Wiki involving mostly updating critical information, having been an Editor since Feburary 2021, and being familiar with Wiki Guidelines & Copyright and understanding the importance of making sure the info on Wiki is correct, and preventing Vandalism. And other requests saying that exact same stuff were approved, so not sure what to say but, I'am aware of the importance and privliege of this permission, and would like my request to be considered fairly, as it did not feel like that was the case the first time, based on the response that I got. Sunnyboi18 (talk) 14:36, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([3]). MusikBot talk 14:40, 29 April 2024 (UTC)
I'm sorry you think my decline of your request was unfair, I did read it, and I gave my honest impression of it. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 22:43, 1 May 2024 (UTC)
Well, you're "honest impression" was more of a commentary on me personally rather than my experience and work I've done. So once again, it does not seem like this is being processed in a fair and unbiased manner. Especially when requests have been approved with very little language in them with regard to their background or experience, or with the same amount of/less edits as myself. Sunnyboi18 (talk) 09:09, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
I'm leaving this open for another, previously uninvolved admin to review, I was just explaining myself. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 18:24, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
 Not done. In reviewing your edit history, it doesn't look like you're actually active in anti vandalism efforts. For example, you've only undone an edit 3 times, and each of those times was undoing your own edit. You also only have 7 user talk page edits, all of which are to your own talk page. Typically for someone involved in anti vandalism we'd expect more undo actions and some warnings posted on other user's talk pages. Hey man im josh (talk) 14:23, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Allan Nonymous[edit]

I have a history of cleaning up grammar, removing and refactoring uncited content and fixing citations. I'm hoping to maybe expand my editing scope a bit. Allan Nonymous (talk) 17:10, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

User:RowanJ LP[edit]

I've created many biographies and have a good understanding of Wikipedia policies. I've fixed vandalism many times and fixed many biography of living persons violations. RowanJ LP (talk) 15:20, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

User:2RDD[edit]

Pls I ask this permission granted because I've surpassed 500 edits; which means I'm extended confirmed user. Please I want to be a part of this one too. Thank You. 2RDD (talk) 06:39, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

User:RITWIK MAHATA[edit]

I am requesting for pending changes reviewer rights so that I can review pending changes. Ritwik Mahatat@lk 15:16, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

User:AndrewThomasH[edit]

Have edited on and off as an IP, feeling I have learned enough in my time editing anon and with my account that I have a good idea for what is generally accepted here. AndrewThomasH (talk) 01:32, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had an account for 9 days and has 27 edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 00:30, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

User:Catly youtube[edit]

Reason for requesting pending changes reviewer rights I want to assist more. Catly youtube (talk) 18:21, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has 10 edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 18:30, 11 May 2024 (UTC)
Requests for rollback

Rollback[edit]

User:Kingsmasher678[edit]

I would like to add another tool to my antivandalism toolbelt. I already use Twinkle and make a point to warn most if not vandals. This has resulted in a lower reoccurrence rate and helps the wiki. I will use the tool to assist in these efforts. Kingsmasher678 (talk) 16:13, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

 Not done I noticed you started actively reverting vandalism about 2 weeks ago. While I appreciate your enthusiasm, I'd like to see you spend more time gaining experience fighting vandalism before assigning you advanced permissions. Keep up the good work, and consider reapplying in a month. Also, please ensure that you are consistently warning editors when you revert their edits (I recommend using tools such as Twinkle or Ultraviolet which makes this extremely easy). Thanks, Fastily 19:23, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for the feedback, I’ll be back in a month or so!
Kingsmasher678 (talk) 14:03, 11 May 2024 (UTC)


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    Pages deleted 450
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    Pages protected 97
    Pages unprotected 9
    Protections modified 11
    Users blocked 74
    Users reblocked 4
    Users unblocked 9
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    Tools[edit]

    Peer Review Reminders[edit]

    Partial transclusion trick for Peer Reviews[edit]

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    <includeonly>:'''Note''': Because of its length, this peer review is not transcluded. It is still open and located at [[Wikipedia:Peer review/]].</includeonly></onlyinclude>

    Peer review is still open, just not transcluded to save space at [[WP:PR]]

    CBM's tool for largest PR requests.

    D M S conversion tool

    Editcountitis[edit]

    Edit summary usage


    Kate's Tool edit counter

    Soxred93's edit counter (also links to an articles created tool, among others)

    Interiot's "Wannabe Kate's edit counter

    Tool to look at contributions to any page by editor

    Another tool to look at contributions to any page by editor

    My email user link

    My contributions

    External link checker from FAC

    Dab checker

    Readability / word counter tool

    Check many times an article has been viewed

    Cheat sheet[edit]

    Stolen from Ben MacDui

    This is
    a table

    {{subst:unsigned|user name or IP} —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 1.2.3 (talkcontribs) date.

    Strike out or write it in small caps.

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    References[edit]

    State Parks and NRHP[edit]

    WikiProject:Pennsylvania State Parks headquarters

    State Park ECW listing on the NRHP

    Fermata PA wilds survey

    Elkman's NRHP Infobox generator

    Pennsylvania state legislature - search for bills

    Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Keystone State By Federal Writers' Project

    Lots of Penns Forest History

    National Park Service CCC camps

    Act 18 establishing the DCNR

    PennDot maps[edit]

    All PennDot maps in PDF


    {{cite map |scale = 1:65,000| publisher = Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division | url= ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/GHS/Roadnames/allegheny_GHSN.PDF | title= 2007 General Highway Map Allegheny County Pennsylvania | accessdate= 2007-07-27}} ''Note: shows Allegheny Islands State Park''


    {{cite news | author= Pennsylvania State Highway Department | url= ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_PDF_FILES/Maps/Type_10_GHS_Historical_Scans/Union_1915.pdf | title= Map of the Public Roads in Union County, Pennsylvania | date = [[May 1]], [[1915]] | accessdate= 2007-03-29}}


    {{cite news | author= Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports & Waterways, Center for Program Development and Management, Bureau of Planning and Research | url= ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/MAPS/Statewide/parail.pdf | title= Pennsylvania Railroad Map, September 2006 | accessdate= 2006-03-07 }}

    PennPilot[edit]

    Historic aerial photo library, Pennsylvania Geological Survey

    Native American names[edit]

    <ref name ="donehoo"> {{cite book |last=Donehoo |first= Dr. George P. |title= A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania |origdate= 1928 |url= http://www.srbc.net/docs/IndianNamesDataChart.PDF|format= PDF|accessdate= 2007-03-09|edition= Second Reprint Edition |date= 1999|publisher= Wennawoods Publishing |location= [[Lewisburg, Pennsylvania]]|id= ISBN 1-889037-11-7|pages= 290|quote = ISBN refers to a 1999 reprint edition, URL is for the Susquehanna River Basin Commission's web page of Native American Place names, quoting and citing the book}}</ref>

    Susquehanna River Basin Commission's Native American Place names table

    Lenape Dictionary

    Counties and townships[edit]

    • ""Pennsylvania Local Government"" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2007-10-08.
    • "Chapter 8: County Subdivisions" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
    • Chronicles of Central Pennsylvania by Frederic A. Godcharles

    Birds and Wildlife[edit]

    Geology[edit]

    Educational Series (ES)

    Maps

    Creeks[edit]

    Making Maps[edit]

    Here's how I make the maps - basically they are all from the Census factfinder web site here. I always use the 2000 census data and if I enter "Ohio", I get this. Next I go to the upper left corner under "Change", click there on "Boundaries and Features" and turn off all labels and all features except the state and county borders (boundaries). Then I get this. I copy the map (right click, or control and Print Screen) then paste that into MS Paint or Paint Dot Net and change the colors so they are consistent with the WikiProject Maps guidleines - I started with the Image:US Locator Blank.svg for its colors. I put a one pixel wide black line around the maps and save them in PNG format in Wikimedia Commons (I have an account there too).

    What I like about the maps is that they are US Government work and so public domain (and I release my modifications under the GFDL). You can zoom in a lot, add streets and water and township and city borders in. Some other examples I have made starting with these are here: Image:Larrys Creek Watershed Map.PNG (started from county and township borders and creeks in the census map), Image:Fort Wayne Indiana Metro Map.PNG (several counties, left the urban areas pink), and my most ambitious county map Image:Lancaster County, PA.PNG. Hope this helps, ask if you have questions.

    http://www.w3.org/TR/SVG/painting.html