Behold the Works of Man (CSC)

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Until now, we1ve discussed developing the personality of cultures and placing them on the map. Now we let them build. Begin by deciding which population centers will become major cities and which will be minor. On the regional maps, designate the farmlands around each population center. Remember that much of the area around cities towns and villages must be open for cultivation. Food must be grown, otherwise the people starve.
Draw roads and trails to connect population centers. Indicate the location of bridges or fords across rivers. Remember that roads will rarely cross mountains, except through passes. Locate fortresses that are separate from population centers. Forts and castles often guard passes, oases, and bridges. It was common practice to make castles more defensible by placing them on rocky outcroppings over rivers.
Place a few isolated temples and monasteries. Don't worry about which gods they will be dedicated to, but do remember that they need farmlands too. Also include the abandoned guard posts and isolated temples of any lost civilizations.
Does the world have any features like Hadrian's wall or the great wall of China? What about necropolises (cities of the dead)? These were often placed near major cities, but could easily be separate cities, far from civilization. Finally, place a few inns and roadhouses along the highways, especially where traffic between major population areas might be heavy.