Rivers are the bane of grid-builders. They break up your housing blocks and force ugly roads. If you want a completely flat, river-free starting island, use these:
Huge metropolises and Cathedral builders. anno 1404 best map numbers
: Frequently cited as one of the best for large-scale building. It features a massive central island with 3 Iron, 2 Coal, 2 Stone, and Brine, plus vital fertilities like 59766 (Huge Map, Large Islands) Draft: “Anno 1404 — Best Map Numbers” Rivers
Do not let "Easy" difficulty fool you. In Anno , Easy means "more large islands with more resources." Why it’s great: You are nearly invincible against the AI
A massive map with two giant islands positioned near key NPC ports (Kingsport and Al-Zahir).
Perfect for players focused on late-game population growth (Nobles and Patricians).