What is Interactive Middle-earth Map?
The Interactive Middle-earth Map is a free fan-made map of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. It places 128 events from The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings on the map, from Bag End and Rivendell to Moria, Lothlórien and Mount Doom.
You can draw the journeys of the Fellowship, Bilbo, Frodo, Aragorn, Boromir, Merry and Pippin, Gollum and Gandalf, filter events by book, follow a timeline and switch to a satellite view. It was a popular Show HN in 2026. It is a fan project, not an official Tolkien site.
Main Features
- 128 events from three Tolkien books
- Journey paths for the main characters
- A timeline and a places list
- Satellite view of Middle-earth
- Filter by book
How to Get Started with Interactive Middle-earth Map
- Open the map in your browser.
- Pick a journey, such as Frodo's, to draw its path.
- Click a place to read what happened there.
- Use the timeline to follow the story in order.
Interactive Middle-earth Map Pricing
The Interactive Middle-earth Map is free in your browser, with no account needed.
Who Should Use It?
- Tolkien fans rereading the books
- Readers new to The Silmarillion
- Fantasy map lovers
Interactive Middle-earth Map Alternatives
- Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generatormake your own fantasy world maps
- Watabougenerate fantasy towns and cities
- Ancient Earthsee the Earth through time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Interactive Middle-earth Map free?
Yes. It is free in your browser.
Which books does the Middle-earth map cover?
The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with 128 events in all.
Is this an official Tolkien map?
No. It is a fan project.