[accessibleimage] Zoom Maps design - feedback appreciated

Hi,
I have been working on a new design for tactile maps and would like to get feed back. I have enclosed a description of it and a short powerpoint with 2 examples. I would very much appreciate it if you have time to take a look and tell me what you think. If you have any questions, please ask. A description of the maps in the powerpoint is included. 
Thanks,
Lisa

Zoom maps - structured maps
I would like to propose a map structure/design for users that are not so used to using maps. I call them Zoom maps for want of a better name. I think this structure could also be used for other illustrations. The purpose of this design is to make a tactile map that is easier to read.
The main point of these maps is that the amount of information is restricted in them. It is through the very structure and "rules" of the map design, that one restricts the amount of information in the maps. The maps are built up around a frame/box in the middle of a page. Picture information is put inside the frame and text information is put on the outside of the frame.
Text and picture are separated from each other. In this way the user will always know where to find the labeling information for the map. A line from the text to the form can be used. I use the letter "g" (1,2,4,5) to form this line. This is the only text inside the frame. And since it is a letter it cannot be confused with a picture line.
Only a certain amount of picture information can be in the frame. If it becomes too much, a section is taken from the map, resized /enlarged to fit into the frame for a new map. This is the zooming, hence the name. Zooming or the hierarchy is determined by a 2-3 rule. This rule decides what is too much to have inside the frame. 2-3 Rule:There can only be 3 forms beside each other on a horizontal line, ideally 2 forms. If more than 3 forms then a new map is made. 

Main points:
1. Avoid clutter
2. Separate text and form. Form inside box, text outside box
3. User always knows where text/labels is to be found and where picture is to be found. 
4. Max 3 forms horizontally, 2-3 Rule
5. Texture used to distinguish forms from each other
6. Picture/map broken down hierarchically
7. horizontal and vertical lines made up of the letter g connect text and form 

Description of maps in powerpoint
1. Map of Norway divided into five sections. Map forms inside a frame/box. 3 lines of text on the left side of the box. 3 lines of text right side of box, one line text over box and one line under. Three textures used to distinguish one form from another
2. Map of Vestland, a section of the previous map. Four forms make up the map. Map form inside box/frame. 2 textures used alternately to distinguish one form from another. 4 text labels on left side of box, 4 text labels right side of box, one above and one under.

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