diff --git a/map_gen/maps/fractal_balls.lua b/map_gen/maps/fractal_balls.lua
index 59274cbc6..938750129 100644
--- a/map_gen/maps/fractal_balls.lua
+++ b/map_gen/maps/fractal_balls.lua
@@ -1,16 +1,50 @@
 local b = require 'map_gen.shared.builders'
 local RS = require 'map_gen.shared.redmew_surface'
 local MGSP = require 'resources.map_gen_settings'
-
 local degrees = require "utils.math".degrees
+local ScenarioInfo = require 'features.gui.info'
+local Event = require 'utils.event'
 
 RS.set_map_gen_settings(
     {
+        MGSP.ore_oil_none,    -- Comment this if you want to enable vanilla ore generation in some of the rings.
         MGSP.cliff_none,
         MGSP.water_none
     }
 )
 
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_name('Fractal Balls')
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_description(
+    [[
+Circular groups of ore islands linked by paths arranged in a fractal,
+expanding pattern.
+]]
+)
+ScenarioInfo.add_map_extra_info(
+    [[
+A space limited start leads players to explore larger and larger rings of
+biter infested map.
+
+Each ore patch upon its own island must be belted out to a production area
+or loaded on to trains.
+
+This map encourages use of trains similar to RSO due to the spread out nature of
+the ores, with islands only accessible by bots encouraging the player to revisit
+exhausted ore areas later in the game to extract more resources.
+]]
+)
+
+ScenarioInfo.set_new_info(
+    [[
+2019-09-11 - Jayefuu
+- Updated map descriptions
+- Disabled landfill to prevent cheating
+- Added config example to disable vanilla ores. Balances map better if the rings aren't full of ore.
+]]
+)
+
+
+
 local function value(base, mult)
     return function(x, y)
         return mult * (math.abs(x) + math.abs(y)) + base
@@ -160,4 +194,11 @@ map = b.change_map_gen_collision_tile(map, 'water-tile', 'grass-1')
 map = b.change_tile(map, false, 'water')
 map = b.fish(map, 0.0025)
 
+-- Disable landfill technology
+local function on_init()
+    local player_force = game.forces.player
+    player_force.technologies['landfill'].enabled = false           -- disable landfill
+end
+Event.on_init(on_init)
+
 return map
diff --git a/map_gen/maps/fruit_loops.lua b/map_gen/maps/fruit_loops.lua
index 9619dfd36..0a9f447c7 100644
--- a/map_gen/maps/fruit_loops.lua
+++ b/map_gen/maps/fruit_loops.lua
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ local math = require 'utils.math'
 local table = require 'utils.table'
 local RS = require 'map_gen.shared.redmew_surface'
 local MGSP = require 'resources.map_gen_settings'
+local ScenarioInfo = require 'features.gui.info'
 
 -- change these to change the pattern.
 local seed1 = 17000
@@ -16,6 +17,30 @@ RS.set_map_gen_settings(
     }
 )
 
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_name('Fruit Loops')
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_description(
+    [[
+Colourful fruity loop ore filled islands in a sea of..... not milk.
+]]
+)
+ScenarioInfo.add_map_extra_info(
+    [[
+Donut shaped islands populated with ores, stone, trees and.... WORMS!
+
+A well balanced map which needs connecting of islands by landfill then careful
+removal of worms to open up new islands for exploitation. The RedMew market and
+wise spending of coins eases strategic expansion.
+]]
+)
+
+ScenarioInfo.set_new_info(
+    [[
+2019-09-11 - Jayefuu
+- Updated map descriptions
+]]
+)
+
+
 local function value(base, mult, pow)
     return function(x, y)
         local d_sq = x * x + y * y
diff --git a/map_gen/maps/gears.lua b/map_gen/maps/gears.lua
index 6b955493e..87ac1f62f 100644
--- a/map_gen/maps/gears.lua
+++ b/map_gen/maps/gears.lua
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ local pic = require "map_gen.data.presets.gears"
 
 local RS = require 'map_gen.shared.redmew_surface'
 local MGSP = require 'resources.map_gen_settings'
+local ScenarioInfo = require 'features.gui.info'
 
 RS.set_map_gen_settings(
     {
@@ -11,6 +12,25 @@ RS.set_map_gen_settings(
     }
 )
 
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_name('Gears')
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_description(
+    [[
+Large gear shaped islands
+]]
+)
+ScenarioInfo.add_map_extra_info(
+    [[
+Vanilla play on a gear shaped map.
+]]
+)
+
+ScenarioInfo.set_new_info(
+    [[
+2019-09-11 - Jayefuu
+- Updated map descriptions
+]]
+)
+
 pic = b.decompress(pic)
 
 local shape = b.picture(pic)
diff --git a/map_gen/maps/grid_bot_islands.lua b/map_gen/maps/grid_bot_islands.lua
index a781cc723..46d1dc560 100644
--- a/map_gen/maps/grid_bot_islands.lua
+++ b/map_gen/maps/grid_bot_islands.lua
@@ -48,6 +48,13 @@ local ScenarioInfo = require 'features.gui.info'
 ScenarioInfo.set_map_name('Grid Bot Islands')
 ScenarioInfo.set_map_description('Grid islands with island-based ore mining and deathworld biter settings')
 ScenarioInfo.set_map_extra_info('- Mine the islands with your bots\n- Buy more bots and chests from the market\n- Defend from the hordes of biters!!\n- Earn gold from killing worms and nests and mining trees and rocks')
+ScenarioInfo.set_new_info(
+    [[
+2019-09-09
+- Added automatic disabling of landfill tech instead of manual disable by player
+- Updated map description
+]]
+)
 
 -- Modify the player starting items to kickstart island mining
 local player_create = global.config.player_create
@@ -375,6 +382,8 @@ local function on_init()
     local item_market_1 = surface.create_entity({name = 'market', position = {0, 0}})
     item_market_1.destructible = false
     Retailer.add_market('items', item_market_1)
+
+    player_force.technologies['landfill'].enabled = false           -- disable landfill
 end
 Event.on_init(on_init)
 
diff --git a/map_gen/maps/grid_islands.lua b/map_gen/maps/grid_islands.lua
index 915785491..dee3e16f1 100644
--- a/map_gen/maps/grid_islands.lua
+++ b/map_gen/maps/grid_islands.lua
@@ -3,8 +3,9 @@ local Random = require 'map_gen.shared.random'
 local table = require 'utils.table'
 local RS = require 'map_gen.shared.redmew_surface'
 local MGSP = require 'resources.map_gen_settings'
-
+local Event = require 'utils.event'
 local degrees = require "utils.math".degrees
+local ScenarioInfo = require 'features.gui.info'
 
 local ore_seed1 = 1000
 local ore_seed2 = ore_seed1 * 2
@@ -16,6 +17,29 @@ RS.set_map_gen_settings(
     }
 )
 
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_name('Grid Islands')
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_description(
+    [[
+Large islands linked by multiple land bridges for rails
+]]
+)
+ScenarioInfo.add_map_extra_info(
+    [[
+- Custom ore generation
+- Square, circle and diamond islands
+- Islands linked by causeways
+- Encourages rail use to transport materials for manufacture
+]]
+)
+
+ScenarioInfo.set_new_info(
+    [[
+2019-09-09
+- Added automatic disabling of landfill tech instead of manual disable by player
+- Updated map description
+]]
+)
+
 local h_track = {
     b.line_x(2),
     b.translate(b.line_x(2), 0, -3),
@@ -169,9 +193,14 @@ local paths =
 
 local sea = b.tile('deepwater')
 sea = b.fish(sea, 0.0025)
-
 map = b.any {map, paths, sea}
-
 map = b.change_map_gen_collision_tile(map, 'water-tile', 'grass-1')
 
+-- Disable landfill technology
+local function on_init()
+    local player_force = game.forces.player
+    player_force.technologies['landfill'].enabled = false           -- disable landfill
+end
+Event.on_init(on_init)
+
 return map
diff --git a/map_gen/maps/grid_islands_rotated.lua b/map_gen/maps/grid_islands_rotated.lua
index 75af9c3af..495555977 100644
--- a/map_gen/maps/grid_islands_rotated.lua
+++ b/map_gen/maps/grid_islands_rotated.lua
@@ -1,19 +1,15 @@
 -- Map by grilledham, modified by Jayefuu
 -- This variation on grid_islands.lua has 1) Greater island separation 2) 4 not 2 rail tracks 3) Whole map rotated 45 degrees
 
--- For best balance run the following commands after map generation:
--- /silent-command game.forces["player"].technologies["landfill"].enabled = false
--- /silent-command game.forces.player.character_running_speed_modifier = 1.5
--- /silent-command game.difficulty_settings.technology_price_multiplier=2
-
 local b = require 'map_gen.shared.builders'
 local Random = require 'map_gen.shared.random'
 local math = require "utils.math"
 local table = require 'utils.table'
 local RS = require 'map_gen.shared.redmew_surface'
 local MGSP = require 'resources.map_gen_settings'
-
+local Event = require 'utils.event'
 local degrees = math.rad
+local ScenarioInfo = require 'features.gui.info'
 
 local ore_seed1 = 1000
 local ore_seed2 = ore_seed1 * 2
@@ -26,6 +22,30 @@ RS.set_map_gen_settings(
     }
 )
 
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_name('Grid Islands Rotated')
+ScenarioInfo.set_map_description(
+    [[
+Large islands with diagonal rail bridges
+]]
+)
+ScenarioInfo.add_map_extra_info(
+    [[
+- Custom ore generation
+- Square, circle and diamond islands
+- Islands linked by causeways
+- Encourages rail use to transport materials for manufacture
+]]
+)
+
+ScenarioInfo.set_new_info(
+    [[
+2019-09-09
+- Added automatic disabling of landfill tech instead of manual disable by player
+- Updated map description
+]]
+)
+
+
 local track = {
     b.translate(b.line_x(3), 0, -3),
     b.translate(b.line_x(3), 0, 3),
@@ -177,4 +197,14 @@ map = b.any {map, paths, sea}
 map = b.change_map_gen_collision_tile(map, 'water-tile', 'grass-1')
 map = b.rotate(map,degrees(45))
 
+
+-- Disable landfill technology
+local function on_init()
+    local player_force = game.forces.player
+    player_force.technologies['landfill'].enabled = false           -- disable landfill
+end
+Event.on_init(on_init)
+
+
+
 return map