Panoramic Map Guide: Where to find the Panoramic Map in Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is packed with secrets, and the Panoramic Map stands out as one of its biggest mysteries. This cryptic map appears to highlight landmarks as seen from Mount Shann, a site linked to several unexplained events. While its true purpose remains a mystery, many believe it holds the key to a larger hidden secret waiting to be uncovered.
Where to Find the Panoramic Map
The Panoramic Map is located in the icy wilderness of Ambarino, northeast of Polter. Follow these steps to locate it:
- Start at Polter – Take the northeastern trail leading towards Adler Ranch.
- Look for a campsite – Along the road, you’ll come across a deserted camp with two frozen corpses.
- Check the bodies – One of the corpses is holding an item. Interact with it to collect the Panoramic Map.
Tip: If you don’t see the map, make sure you’ve explored the entire area. The item won’t highlight until you move closer.
What Does the Panoramic Map Show?
The Panoramic Map is a hand-drawn sketch depicting several locations as viewed from Mount Shann. The drawing includes:
- Mountain peaks and valleys – Possibly real landmarks in the game.
- A circular shape in the sky – Could be linked to UFO sightings in RDR2.
- Lines and patterns – Some players think these could hint at hidden secrets or alignments.
While Rockstar has never confirmed its meaning, many believe the Panoramic Map connects to other mysteries in the game.
How the Panoramic Map Connects to Mount Shann
Mount Shann is one of the most mysterious locations in Red Dead Redemption 2. It connects to several events:
- UFO Sightings – A green light appears over the peak under specific conditions.
- The Mysterious Dial – A strange carved dial sits at the summit. Its purpose is unknown.
- Hidden Drawings – Strange rock carvings hint at larger, unsolved mysteries.
The Panoramic Map aligns with Mount Shann, convincing many that the mountain hides an undiscovered secret.
Theories & Community Speculation
The RDR2 community has several theories about the Panoramic Map:
- An Alien Connection – The map could hint at extraterrestrial activity, similar to the UFO sighting at Hani’s Bethel.
- A Lost Treasure? – Some believe the map leads to a hidden location with valuable loot or a secret event waiting to be uncovered.
- A Future Update or Unfinished Mystery – Others suspect it was part of a cut or unfinished side quest, possibly hinting at future content.
So far, no one has definitively solved the mystery. If you have theories, share them in the comments!
If you enjoyed unraveling the Panoramic Map mystery, dive into the hunt for the Vampire of Saint Denis, explore the Meteorite crash sites, or track down the Serial Killer terrorizing the region. Check out our guides to uncover these chilling mysteries!
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The little town is called Colter not Polter and I don’t know where you got that idea.It is away from Adler Ranch you need to change the name.
The map represent the towns and settlements, Valentin, Annesburg, Van Horn, Blackwater and StrawberryY.You can see that better at night when the citylights are on.
Charlie the eagle represent Arthur Morgan, his grave is located at that spot after his death, btw the eagle can NOT be kill after Arthur death , i believe the map represent the location of the gang gravesites. Also i did discover a spaceship abducting a person from top of the Mountain, weird.
There’s also a giant’s skeletal remains on the side of the mountain trail, in the fetal position, under a small opening in the rock. I took a journal entry of it.
There is a monk on the edge of the mountain in the grizzlies. Once you have the map and you find him he will turn into a eagle and fly away. I’m not sure if you’re supposed to follow him because I shot him and plucked his feathers.
I’m pretty sure it has different spawn locations. I found this in the hills over Lake Isabella while looking for the Arabian horse last night. Unfortunately I didn’t save, so I don’t have it anymore. So I went back to try to find it and now I can’t find em
I did find this encounter in a different location, but now I went to where this post says to go and it also spawned. Which now had a white dot on my map too, unlike the first one.
I went to go check out one of the locations on map the second one from the left and waited till night. Went to the location and a ghost train appeared out of nowhere. I know I was in right location because the old mill is at the end of the creek bed on old map
I’ve heard about the ghost train, but haven’t seen it myself. That’s a pretty cool little easter egg.
This is one of the reasons why I love Rockstar Games so much. Their attention to the little details that make the world really come alive. When GTA V came out, it felt like the real world. Years have passed since then and technology has advanced, and RDR2 now puts GTA V to shame. RDR2’s Story mode is undeniably one of the most high-quality games ever made. Sure, the tasks might get repetitive once you’re near beating the game, but never forget how it felt when you were new to the game, how truly full of life the world feels. Few games have ever managed to make their in-game world seem so alive and absolutely teeming with possibilities. It’s the little details that really make this possible, the treasures, the random encounters, and especially the mysteries, and Rockstar Games has a clear love for mysteries and the unexplained!
Theres a lookout tower next to a un attended camp behind it, its located at the top right side of the map.