From the ridiculous to the sublime, perhaps. If the Springfield map was a bit too fanciful for you, perhaps you'd like to ponder Saul Albert’s thoughts on Critcial Cartography. Be warned, though! It's heavy on the philosophy side. It reminds me of the lectures I used to enjoy while taking philosophy in university. Saul Albert has been involved in a number of mapping-related projects, including the London Free Map, mentioned earlier in this blog.