Only read the first and last post, but no I never did. But I have made maps for random things for fun. =P Heck, I am making a map for hyrule and termina atm in MC style.
Not only did I used to draw a map, but I would put all the items and enemies on each screen and mark them on it. Then when my mom made me go outside I would take the map to this field and put different things like rocks and stuff to represent them and I would complete the game outside. Who knows if I did it right, but man was it fun. The trees were the bosses and bushes around them were enemies. So much fun.