Arcangelo's Tube Map
A New Map in London Underground's Iconic Style
This new tube map has been redrawn in the classic octolinear style of London, which uses only horizontal, vertical, and 45-degree diagonal lines. It distinctively employs a predetermined grid to reinforce symmetry and enhance readability. 
As a tribute to the pioneering works of Harry Beck and Paul Garbutt, who crafted their iconic maps with simple tools, the initial draft was created using colouring pens and paper before undergoing digital refinement. An Improved Depiction of the London Underground Network
The map is structured around the traditional main features of the underground network. The Circle line is depicted with an enlarged and stylised geographical shape, echoing the first Beck map. The horizontal (Central line) and vertical (Northern line) axes feature straight lines reminiscent of the original Garbutt design. The new supplementary axes (Elizabeth line, Thameslink) have been depicted with innovative configurations. These four axes are vital routes for navigating London, requiring clear representations, especially in the central sections. Positioned at the very centre of the map, the visual landmark of the West End "cross shield" of lines provides immediate orientation. 
The use of a grid with a fixed minimum distance between lines has resulted in expanded and clearer intersections, improving readability. Additional information such as rail stations, accessibility, and fare zones are presented in a manner that is not visually intrusive.
Mapping Clarity: Seventeen Revisions and Ten Versions
Arcangelo's diagram of lines has undergone regular revisions since the completion of the first digital map (MFNS01) in July 2023. The current revision (FMNT17), released in February 2026, is the most significant to date. Compared to the September 2025 edition (MFNS16), the diagram has been redesigned in many areas and now uses a grid with more rows and columns.
This was done to enable the creation of a combined Rail and Tube Map and to make it as compatible as possible with the Tube-only (TfL services) Map.
Octolinear Tube Maps
From H. Beck to M. Noad: a history of accuracy and simplicity
External Links: the Map on Other Sites
♦ Chuub Map (Phonemic) [MFNS03(2023/09)/Phonemic] Project Mapping, seen October 2023
♦ The New London Underground Map Where All the Station Names are Changed to Help Tourists [MFNS04(2023/09)/Phonemic] T. Kolade, MyLondon, 2023
♦ #Notizie da Londra [MFNS04(2023/09)/Phonemic] C. Amato, La Mia Vita A Londra (Facebook), 2023
♦ The Easy-To-Read Map of the London Underground [MFNS08(2024/02)/Easy-To-Read] r/TransitDiagrams (Reddit), 2024
♦ Easy To Read Tube Map with New Overground Colours [MFNS10(2024/04)/Easy-To-Read] r/LondonUnderground (Reddit), 2024
♦ If Harry Beck drew the Tube Map today, it will look like this [MFNS10(2024/05)/Legacy] r/London (Reddit), 2024
♦ Rush Hour Tube Map... if you wonder where everyone is going [MFNS11(2024/06)/Rush-hour] r/LondonUnderground (Reddit), 2024
♦ Check out this fantastic Rush Hour Tube Map [MFNS11(2024/06)/Rush-hour] Tooting Newsie (Instagram), 2024
♦ Hottest and noisiest tube line is actually the best during the rush hour - here is why [MFNS11(2024/06)/Rush-hour] S Odeen-Isbister, Metro, 2024
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