I genuinely believe that the map issue isn't really a major snag. CA had to get the map into an area which would live in the bottom left of the screen and show, at a glance, the whole of the conquerable area. Allowing instant appreciation of the political situation. For Florida and South America to be shown in the light that seems to be cast here in a more realistic geographical position, would have interrupted with the map of Europe.

I can look at this image and see, without pressing anything, who owns what and where. The larger Campaign map will, I'm sure, add the realistic issues such as distance and difficulty of travel.