Map Tutorial?

[LothwenTLU]

Is there an old thread or something that has a complete "Map Tutorial for total idiots" or something? I'm not happy with how my maps are working, and since I'm not sure what all the terminology is, and what the options mean, I'd like to see something like that so I can figure it out - and then if I can't, to be able to ask semi-intelligent questions.

Thanks!