I think that the map most definitely achieves your criteria’s. I am not such a fan of the colors but they fit with what you want, and are simply a knee-jerk omg reaction that will dissipate. I like the de-cluttering of it thou, and it is definitely easy to see who starts where this way.
When you get a final version up I’d be tempted to print it out as a replacement board myself specially if you put up the PSD and allow us to make our own modifications if needed… Love modifying my boards!
