I've actually used some digital photos of Maya thatched houses to texture my map. The pole-and-mud walls look awesome. I just wish my mapping skills were better to create more complicated structures.
That's cool, very high reso pics for mapping works quite well. Because you don't have T.V. I am certain you'll gain skills.... 
To see some of my photos of Mesoamerican archaeological sites:
http://www.mesoamerican-archives.com
Quite endearing place to be at I suppose.....if you find any gold artifacts sneak it out of the country or build an adobe mansion in el Yucatan...
If any mappers want to use any photos of mine for their maps, just send me an email (on my webpage).
(My archaeology project is generally between 6 and 25 people living in one house. We have local "house mothers" who take care of us like their own family.)
I assume it's all voluntary work .......
