Mapping Los Santos! Building/landmark analysis

[jameznash]

I'd like to point out that the possible race track is more visible in the next frame. Could also be some sort of weird relief.

 

Weird relief?

I grew up riding dirt bikes, this is def a bmx or dirt bike track.

I agree - stated this a few pages back - looks like a great track as well .

 

Cant wait to ride on that.

[StangOne50]

@stangone50

 

This has already been debunked in this thread. If you look at the minimap in the gameplay trailer you can see that the blueprint's north is absolutely the true north.

 

Edit:

 

As posted by Neox in this thread:

 

I see what you are saying ... Does anyone know why the map was flipped from the original Los Santos in San Andreas ????

In Sa the mountains are in the south west and now on this new map of Los Santos the mountains are in the North west ...

 

Why did Rockstar make this change ???

[Argon]

@stangone50

 

This has already been debunked in this thread. If you look at the minimap in the gameplay trailer you can see that the blueprint's north is absolutely the true north.

 

Edit:

 

As posted by Neox in this thread:

 

I see what you are saying ... Does anyone know why the map was flipped from the original Los Santos in San Andreas ????

In Sa the mountains are in the south west and now on this new map of Los Santos the mountains are in the North west ...

 

Why did Rockstar make this change ???

Well, in all fairness, GTA:SA was the weird version of LA, V's version is way more accurate. There's only ocean to the west of LA.

[Vortexz0r]

[dyz]

That is really nice!

[DS 17]

Damn, the map is getting too real. Don't want to ruin the game for me. I am out of this thread. You did an awesome work, and I am sure you will do the same in the next month, so every day the map is getting more accurate than it already is. Imo I've already seen too much of it, so I have to resist clicking this thread.

[Neox]

 

JasperHope

SunDip

Squishybubs

Neox

 

you have done an excellent job guys!!!

 

(-pictures just too big Click on the names to see the topics-)

I would like to mention that I misplaced the one at the beach by one block. ^^

[tictac1982]

Great attention to detail, best map yet.

 

Well done.

[GTAV-NEEDS-KRATOS]

Good job with the mapping guys, keep it up!

 

Whats the latest full map we have got?

[HoleInTheSky]

Awesome stuff.

[Vortexz0r]

I didnt make it credits go to the guys from igta5.com

[October16th]

I didnt make it credits go to the guys from igta5.com

Still, thanks for sharing. One of the best maps I've seen.

[TwistedMedia]

I cant shake the feeling that Los Santos looks small on that map.

 

I kinda expect it not to be, but it does look small.

 

Is there any more size comparison pics to show the scale of the city?

[zombie elvis]

I like the colours of that map, it would be nice to extend it to the full thing.

 

 

I cant shake the feeling that Los Santos looks small on that map.

 

I kinda expect it not tbe, but it does look small.

 

Is there any more size comparison pics to show the scale of the city?

There is a size thread.

Edited July 17, 2013 by zombie elvis

[WolfbackGames]

I cant shake the feeling that Los Santos looks small on that map.

 

I kinda expect it not to be, but it does look small.

 

Is there any more size comparison pics to show the scale of the city?

There is a size thread here:

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=550950&st=6580

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But to save some time, this is the best and most accurate size comparison we've come up with so far:

 

[gonnaenodaethat]

 

 

Just(in) confirmed the map is in the shape of a beaver

[Fido_le_muet]

Awesome map !

Clearly the best one we've seen so far.

But I'd like to know how much of it is speculation.

I wonder how they got the locations of the icons (and the icons themselves).

Anyway, really great map kudos to the guys over at iGTA5

[KeWiS]

@Fido_le_muet, You forgot to add "M" for Michael's house on your map. It's just 2 blocks up north from the Goulf Course, which I put in the yellow circle:

 

The buildings in blue cirlces were shown on this screen with chopper:

 

And the white thing in green circle, what exactly is it? And where should it be put on your map? It seems like it's situated just above the highway and I guess it's a kind of tunnel in it (for the upper street).

 

PS: Sorry for bad English, BTW.

 

EDIT: And I've noticed one another thing missing on the map - The buildings in green:

 

And here (in the blue):

 

Moreover, in the pic with Alamo Sea I marked the river in blue. I guess you should put it in 90 degrees anticklokwise 'cause that river's going NE (I think).

 

Anyway, maps from jbte and Fido_le_muet are AWESOME! I really appreciate how much effort and passion you put in creating these maps! 3 Cookies for each of you

Edited July 17, 2013 by KeWiS

[zombie elvis]

 

And the white thing in green circle, what exactly is it? And where should it be put on your map? It seems like it's situated just above the highway and I guess it's a kind of tunnel in it (for the upper street).

It's the roof of the big tower near the tail of the helicopter.

 

There is perspective on the satellite view, so the building isn't over the road, it just looks like it is, the dark part to the left of the white is the side of the building.

[KeWiS]

 

And the white thing in green circle, what exactly is it? And where should it be put on your map? It seems like it's situated just above the highway and I guess it's a kind of tunnel in it (for the upper street).

It's the roof of the big tower near the tail of the helicopter.

 

There is perspective on the satellite view, so the building isn't over the road, it just looks like it is, the dark part to the left of the white is the side of the building.

I don't think it's the site of the building. It's just its shadow (look at the other buildings and how their shadows are goin').

And that tower must be on the bridge where cars can cross through the building (I mean tunnel in it).

Idk, anyone prove if I'm right.

Edited July 17, 2013 by KeWiS

[zombie elvis]

I don't think it's the site of the building. It's just its shadow (look at the other buildings and how their shadows are goin').

The shadows all go to the bottom-left, the sides of the buildings are go towards the middle of the picture.

[Fido_le_muet]

Yeah, the white thing is the roof of the Fox Plaza building.

It is in dark red on my map.

And about the M over Michael's House, I "forgot" it on purpose cause I have already added his house on my map and a M wouldn't fit lol.

 

[impo]

Awesome map !

Clearly the best one we've seen so far.

But I'd like to know how much of it is speculation.

I wonder how they got the locations of the icons (and the icons themselves).

Anyway, really great map kudos to the guys over at iGTA5

they got icons locations from the icons on the minimap hud on gameplay trailer

[KeWiS]

Yeah, the white thing is the roof of the Fox Plaza building.

It is in dark red on my map.

And about the M over Michael's House, I "forgot" it on purpose cause I have already added his house on my map and a M wouldn't fit lol.

I think you're right.

I'm just wondering why in my first pic that Fox Plaza tower seems to be situated over the road (as if it was on the bridge).

Oh Rockstar, you play with me!

[zombie elvis]

 

they got icons locations from the icons on the minimap hud on gameplay trailer

Wow really? That's pretty good then, I was thinking they'd just thrown those on. Haven't paid much attention to the city map in the vid.

 

 

Yeah, the white thing is the roof of the Fox Plaza building.

It is in dark red on my map.

And about the M over Michael's House, I "forgot" it on purpose cause I have already added his house on my map and a M wouldn't fit lol.

I think you're right.

I'm just wondering why in my first pic that Fox Plaza tower seems to be situated over the road (as if it was on the bridge).

Oh Rockstar, you play with me!

Edited July 17, 2013 by zombie elvis

[impo]

 

they got icons locations from the icons on the minimap hud on gameplay trailer

Wow really? That's pretty good then, I was thinking they'd just thrown those on. Haven't paid much attention to the city map in the vid.

there is alot of action on the trailer so we didnt really pay attention at hud, however on 1:56 a fairly large piece of map shows on hud. I think its worth a shot!

Edited July 17, 2013 by impo

[KeWiS]

Yeah, the white thing is the roof of the Fox Plaza building.

It is in dark red on my map.

And about the M over Michael's House, I "forgot" it on purpose cause I have already added his house on my map and a M wouldn't fit lol.

I think you're right.

I'm just wondering why in my first pic that Fox Plaza tower seems to be situated over the road (as if it was on the bridge).

Oh Rockstar, you play with me!

Well, seems I have to change my eyes xD

Anyway, thanks for that

[zombie elvis]

 

there is alot of action on the trailer so we didnt really pay attention at hud, however on 1:56 a fairly large piece of map shows on hud. I think its worth a shot!

 

Yeah I should have noticed because I'd perspective corrected the map during the helicopter battle already, but I was only trying to see more of the harbour

 

 

Well, seems I have to change my eyes xD

Anyway, thanks for that

No problem

[Squishybubs]

Work in progress. Have to add mountains, the lake and re-do the buildings then I'll extend north. Also re-did the colours.

I think most of the roads are right, though. It's just some of the shapes are weird.

 

 

Also, did a rough camera match with a few of downtown's buildings I modeled. It's not perfect as nothing is properly to scale, but it looks alright I guess.

 

Here's what the scene looks like with my map as a base:

Edited July 17, 2013 by Squishybubs

[zombie elvis]

 

Work in progress.  Have to add mountains, the lake and re-do the buildings then I'll extend north.  Also re-did the colours.

Here's what the scene looks like with my map as a base:

 

Nice, what are you using?

 

If you want to use my heightmap, please do.

 

EDIT: fixed some things.

 

Edited July 18, 2013 by zombie elvis