Fictional Maps

From looking at maps I felt it might be suitable to look at fictional maps as well, as they have similar characteristics to original old maps. However with a fictional map they need a different form of planning as they need to fit with the narrative.

For the Game of Thrones programme they animated the map for the title sequence. Like the old drawn maps, they include icons to help label a place so it is understood where they are. They would also include names on the sea, rivers and places.






Another fictional map is from The Lord of the Rings. Like Game of Thrones, this map follows the old style of maps. However I have noticed that the two fictional maps aren't cluttered like the old maps which are full of illustrations and writing. Is it because they have a different purpose?
Such as they want the readers to clearly understand and follow the map so they know where characters and places are.