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And the Atlas of ME is certainly no disappointent. I'm amazed at how much is in it. Not just maps, but plans of strongholds and other key locations. And plans of the battles, showing the "troop" movements. Well, being a bit of a map fanatic, it has truly been a successful day (well, yesterday now).
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Saucepan Man: Congratulations! I'm glad your search was successful. I have really enjoyed my Atlas. It was wonderful to see the "global" maps: The First Age showing where Aman is in relation to Middle-Earth; the Second Age showing the changes in land masses, with Nśmenor & the "Lands Under the Wave"; and the Third Age showing an overall view of M-E, from the Northern Wastes in the far north to Haradwaith in the far south. I also like the map coordinates that correspond with the Index of Place Names in the back. If I can't find a specific location mentioned, I can check the Index and then find it on the appropriate map. (Kinda like my Rand McNally on vacation.) I was having a lot of trouble trying to visualize where particular lands or locations were in relation to one another with only the text of the Silm. My copy of Silm only had one map showing Beleriand with the Realms of the Noldor & Sindar. I'm was halfway through with the Silm before I got my Atlas, but rather than finish, I'm going to go back and start from the beginning. I think it will make more sense to me when I'm able to see where places are.