Best free (or cheap) and easy to use mapping software

[johnsemlak]

I've never used software for mapping and would like to give it a try.

Which software is a good one to start with for someone who wants to do simple outdoor maps.

I don't know if this is commonly done, but I would be very happy with somethign that allows you to make a simple old-school hex grid and fill in each hex with a terrain symbol. Is there somethign like that?

 

[Eternalknight]

I've never used software for mapping and would like to give it a try.

Which software is a good one to start with for someone who wants to do simple outdoor maps.

I don't know if this is commonly done, but I would be very happy with somethign that allows you to make a simple old-school hex grid and fill in each hex with a terrain symbol. Is there somethign like that?

This is exactly like that:

http://www.paonline.com/zaikoski/ak/tools.htm

 

[johnsemlak]

Wow, exactly what I need. Thanks EK!

 

[Eternalknight]

Not a problem