A Quality World Map
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 141 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
By IcePenguin, distributed with permission by Chesko
Version: 9. 0. 1 / 8. 4 (12/11/2016)
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This mod provides a new set of highly-detailed world map textures, complete with roads! This mod also adds a detailed Solsteim map. Best when coupled with the "Clear Map Skies" add-on.
The Vivid style is new in 9. 0, and features a refreshed look for the world map and larger, more detailed textures. It includes most roads (artistically selected by IcePenguin) and a detailed Solstheim map. You can select between All Stone Roads (which makes some roads appear cobblestone on the map), and All Flat Roads (a more dirt-like style).
The Classic style is the version used in A Quality World Map 8. 4 from Classic Skyrim (April 2015) and includes a detailed Solstheim map. You can select between All Roads or Main Roads.
PAPER
For the first time, a flat, high quality paper map is available from the world map for Skyrim. Rather than being a simple copy of the existing paper map texture, it was painstakingly recreated using worldspace reference screenshots, the map texture, and custom art assets. The result is something any adventurer would be proud to have tucked away in their pack.
A paper map for Solstheim is not included. It will appear similarly to the way it does in the Vivid style in 3D.
Tilt/zoom controls are disabled when viewing the paper map. You can still pan the camera.
CLEAR MAP SKIES
Using this add-on (for VIVID and CLASSIC only) removes all clouds from the center of the map, granting a crystal-clear view of the world below. The clouds at the edges of the map are still present.
This file can also be used alone (without A Quality World Map) to remove map clouds from the vanilla game.
This add-on is an improvement over the 8. 4 "Clear" add-on, which could also erroneously remove clouds from the game world.
COMPATIBILITY
Redundant with No Fog on World Map. The Quality World Map plugin also removes the map fog.
Paper Map: Do NOT use the Clear Map Skies add-on for A
A Quality World Map replaces Skyrim's default world map with highly-detailed 3D or paper textures, complete with roads, and adds a detailed Solstheim map. A classic UI overhaul with massive community support (250k endorsements, 11.5M downloads), last updated in 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 250,671 endorsements and 11.5M downloads—this is one of the most popular map mods ever.
- Two visual styles (3D or paper) let you pick the look that fits your game.
- Roads on the map make planning trips way easier—no more squinting at vague terrain.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might have issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter map data.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with popular map mods like Dynamic Map or Atlas Map Markers—you'll need to test.
- Only covers the base game and Solstheim; other DLC areas (like Dawnguard's) might not get the same detail.
For Skyrim players who want a clearer, more detailed world map without changing gameplay. Perfect for explorers and completionists who spend hours navigating. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla map or want map markers overhauled—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager, install via that to keep track of files and easily switch between 3D and paper versions.
- Check your load order—place this mod after any other map texture mods to ensure it takes effect.
- If you use SkyUI or other UI mods, this should work fine, but test in a new game or after loading a save to see the map immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- IcePenguin
- Version
- 9.0.1
- Downloads
- 11,515,874
- Endorsements
- 250,671
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/7/2016
- Updated
- 12/11/2016
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