Mustang,
The tools are there.
The only thing that matters is if the map designers know how to efficiently use these tools.
For instance, (one year ago) I used to need almost 2 weeks in order to design a huge topo map...
Now, that I learned how to efficiently use the extended map tools, I need almost one week for the same amount of work.
But this is not the only advantage that the extended map is providing me.
After I finish the creation of a Huge map, I may be able to cut and paste sections of this huge map, in order to create several linked scenarios (for using them as campaign scenarios)!
cheers,
Pyros