The maps were awful in the first edition too Martin. Dark dark green and barely see-able under house-lights. In fact, so bad they were it was one of the final nails in my PG coffin. Can't believe they are still cocking up production on the most important components.
(or do you have an old set - You'll know by the ridiculously thick counters. If not, then I'll leave it to somebody more up to date)