Shout out KingYoshi, IrynStyl, [-NeXxXuS-], Bucknasty, and others for all the research. Site is generated from a Google Sheet and Drive, maintained by RichardFranks.
This is a community attempt to archive some of the harder to find maps, and name their authors.
For more info, and most of the sources for how we found these maps, check IrynStyl's Google Doc.
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_blaqueness.zip jump link: surf_blaqueness
name: surf_blaze author: EagleStrike release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: Was only a test map screenshot link: map link: surf_blaze.zip jump link: surf_blaze
name: surf_car author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: I dont really understand what type this map is screenshot link: map link: surf_car.zip jump link: surf_car
name: surf_combbase author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Undetermined game: CSS notes: Unfinished, only has a spawn screenshot link: map link: surf_combbase.zip jump link: surf_combbase
name: surf_commune_beta4 author: NY Surf Team release date: 2006 type: Staged game: CSS notes: Found thanks to Shetep. Likely nowhere on the web except this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_commune_beta4.zip jump link: surf_commune_beta4
name: surf_complexit author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Unfinished, only has a spawn and a few ramps screenshot link: map link: surf_complexit.zip jump link: surf_complexit
name: surf_concretejunglev2 author: SP Impulse release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Actually fun to tricksurf on screenshot link: map link: surf_concretejunglev2.zip jump link: surf_concretejunglev2
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_digitalg_b1.zip jump link: surf_digitalg_b1
name: surf_dilemma_v4 author: Wallabies release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Reminds me a little of skyscraper (Download is v4) screenshot link: map link: surf_dilemma_v4.zip jump link: surf_dilemma_v4
name: surf_dro author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: Map feels like it could've been made by Crowdpear but it's just a guess screenshot link: map link: surf_dro.zip jump link: surf_dro
name: surf_egypt_2 author: Silent Bob release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes:
name: surf_egypt_b2 author: Simplysped release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Bsp found (Credit to assaulted_combat) screenshot link: map link: surf_egypt_b2.zip jump link: surf_egypt_b2
name: surf_egypt_blasted_beta author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: "Blasted reviews" was a server most likely owned by a guy named "kmack". screenshot link: map link: surf_egypt_blasted_beta.zip jump link: surf_egypt_blasted_beta
name: surf_egypt_css author: Seabass45 release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: This or surf_urban_b1 would've been the first surf maps on CSS screenshot link: map link: surf_egypt_css.zip jump link: surf_egypt_css
name: surf_egypt_fixed author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: A fix on the original surf_egypt port by Seabass45 screenshot link: map link: surf_egypt_fixed.zip jump link: surf_egypt_fixed
name: surf_egypt_mini author: [W00T3R]**DR3W** release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Same as surf_egypt_prisonv2 but without a jail screenshot link: map link: surf_egypt_mini.zip jump link: surf_egypt_mini
name: surf_f00d author: Zil release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: Has other map parts in it like surf_lamo screenshot link: map link: surf_f00d.zip jump link: surf_f00d
name: surf_faceoff author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Power fusion made the remix version of this map, original mapper went M.I.A after making this screenshot link: map link: surf_faceoff.zip jump link: surf_faceoff
name: surf_freestylex author: Aura release date: 2005 type: Freestyle/Arena game: CSS notes: Found thanks to Shetep. Likely nowhere on the web except this site. Same file size as surf_freestyle - is it just renamed? screenshot link: map link: surf_freestylex.zip jump link: surf_freestylex
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_gah.zip jump link: surf_gah
name: surf_gathering_lite author: The Cartographer release date: 2006 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Huge map, also went by "latrosicarius" on gamebanana. Made for the gathering clan screenshot link: map link: surf_gathering_lite.zip jump link: surf_gathering_lite
name: surf_gauntlet author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Per NeXxXuS - has the same worldspawn "surf in skyworld yo" as skyworld. Same creator as Skyworld likely. screenshot link: map link: surf_gauntlet.zip jump link: surf_gauntlet
name: surf_greatriver author: MonkeyDie release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Apparently there was a map before called surf_river, although cant find it, information from gamebanana screenshot link: map link: surf_greatriver.zip jump link: surf_greatriver
name: surf_heavenlydeath author: Choggi release date: 2005 type: Flushed + Slide game: CSS notes: T's have to climb to the top whilst CT's throw props down to try and kill the T's screenshot link: map link: surf_heavenlydeath.zip jump link: surf_heavenlydeath
name: surf_hellfragger_v3 author: Nightzrich release date: ??? type: Arena game: CSS notes: Earliest date this map is mentioned is 2009 but unsure on an actual date screenshot link: map link: surf_hellfragger_v3.zip jump link: surf_hellfragger_v3
name: surf_kwistaz_v3 author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: This is just surf_monorail, however I believe this version came after. Have a feeling Crakeur made this map. screenshot link: map link: surf_kwistaz_v3.zip jump link: surf_kwistaz_v3
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. It's just surf_lamo screenshot link: map link: surf_lamox.zip jump link: surf_lamox
name: surf_leet author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: 90% sure it was Menard but it's unclear screenshot link: map link: surf_leet.zip jump link: surf_leet
name: surf_leet_m1 author: Menard release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Surf_leet but the spawn wall is removed and gman is there instead screenshot link: map link: surf_leet_m1.zip jump link: surf_leet_m1
name: surf_leet_xl_anti_n00b author: Jim release date: ??? type: Linear game: CSS notes: Found thanks to Shetep. Likely nowhere on the web except this site. Unclear release date, only date being 2007 screenshot link: map link: surf_leet_xl_anti_n00b.zip jump link: surf_leet_xl_anti_n00b
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. It's just surf_leet_xl_beta7z screenshot link: map link: surf_leet_xl_beta7z_32.zip jump link: surf_leet_xl_beta7z_32
name: surf_leet_xl_beta7z_pmd_v2 author: PMD release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Unclear if PMD was a clan or not but either way, they made it screenshot link: map link: surf_leet_xl_beta7z_pmd_v2.zip jump link: surf_leet_xl_beta7z_pmd_v2
name: surf_leet_xl_r12 author: Swiny release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Just surf_leet but with lights and a small jail screenshot link: map link: surf_leet_xl_r12.zip jump link: surf_leet_xl_r12
name: surf_leet_xl_reloaded_b1 author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: surf_leet_xl_r12 but with a different end screenshot link: map link: surf_leet_xl_reloaded_b1.zip jump link: surf_leet_xl_reloaded_b1
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. It's just surf_legends screenshot link: map link: surf_legendsx.zip jump link: surf_legendsx
name: surf_loop author: SP Impulse release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Just the map back to back screenshot link: map link: surf_loop.zip jump link: surf_loop
name: surf_looptest author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: Test map, not really in any working condition screenshot link: map link: surf_looptest.zip jump link: surf_looptest
name: surf_monorail author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: This is just surf_kwistaz_v3, however I believe this version came before. Have a feeling Crakeur made this map. screenshot link: map link: surf_monorail.zip jump link: surf_monorail
name: surf_mp5 author: [W00T3R]**DR3W** release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: This is just surf_childsplay screenshot link: map link: surf_mp5.zip jump link: surf_mp5
name: surf_mylec author: 2D-man release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: "JP" Under the spawn, unsure what it means, there's isn't a jail so it isn't "Jail Portal", possibly creator initials screenshot link: map link: surf_mylec.zip jump link: surf_mylec
name: surf_nitrogen author: Dibby release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Feels very high quality, most ramps were not this smooth during this time screenshot link: map link: surf_nitrogen.zip jump link: surf_nitrogen
name: surf_ny_rresist author: Faj release date: 2007 type: Linear game: CSS notes: Found thanks to Shetep. Likely nowhere on the web except this site. Only discernable difference is no awp mounted on wall at end like in surf_ny_resist screenshot link: map link: surf_ny_rresist.zip jump link: surf_ny_rresist
name: surf_Oblivion_Final author: Lexxure and Slayershadow release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Found a different surf_Oblivion but it was made by someone named "Psych0" screenshot link: map link: surf_Oblivion_Final.zip jump link: surf_Oblivion_Final
name: surf_pacific author: Shr3d release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: huge bright light that prompts you to "go into the light". Maybe the only map of it's time that uses on screen text screenshot link: map link: surf_pacific.zip jump link: surf_pacific
name: surf_prisoner_v2 author: Encrypted Cell & Mr. Cow release date: 2005 type: Linear game: CSS notes: I dont know what's the difference between this version and surf_prisoner screenshot link: map link: surf_prisoner_v2.zip jump link: surf_prisoner_v2
name: surf_pro author: Flip release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: Maybe made surf_pro_b1, the maps are quite different though so it's unclear screenshot link: map link: surf_pro.zip jump link: surf_pro
name: surf_sinsane author: b0at release date: 2012 type: Linear Staged game: CSS notes: Although technically not old, nor rare, this is the original BSP upload from gamebanana which doesn't exist anymore screenshot link: map link: surf_sinsane.zip jump link: surf_sinsane
name: surf_skate_park author: Flan release date: 2005 type: Staged Linear game: CSS notes: Says "Happy-Camper" above "Flam" in a small font screenshot link: map link: surf_skate_park.zip jump link: surf_skate_park
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_skycastle_07.zip jump link: surf_skycastle_07
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_skytemple_b2.zip jump link: surf_skytemple_b2
name: surf_skyworld author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Impossible mystery. We've put hours into this one. screenshot link: map link: surf_skyworld.zip jump link: surf_skyworld
game: CSS notes: Thanks to Yoshi and Kaos4u. Likely only exists on this site. screenshot link: map link: surf_solidsurf_r2.zip jump link: surf_solidsurf_r2
name: surf_spectacular_b3 author: Simplysped release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: It's quite janky. Looks like an early attempt to port surf_spectacular from 1.6 screenshot link: map link: surf_spectacular_b3.zip jump link: surf_spectacular_b3
name: surf_speed author: Armada release date: 2005 type: Staged game: CSS notes: spawns outside of the ramps, pretty much unplayable without noclip screenshot link: map link: surf_speed.zip jump link: surf_speed
name: surf_style_final author: Nonamed One release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: The most random map ever, shit is just placed every with goofy textures screenshot link: map link: surf_style_final.zip jump link: surf_style_final
name: surf_swej author: Swej release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Very impressive for 2005! screenshot link: map link: surf_swej.zip jump link: surf_swej
name: surf_test author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Another surf_test was floating around 1-2 years later made by Ryan S, however, isn't the same one screenshot link: map link: surf_test.zip jump link: surf_test
name: surf_the-ac3h^ author: Ac3h^ release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Pretty sure this is just surf_arc_v7.2 with a few differences, unsure about the mapper screenshot link: map link: surf_the-ac3h^.zip jump link: surf_the-ac3h^
name: surf_thing author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Undetermined game: CSS notes: 100% A test map, can't even tell what it was supposed to be, most likely linear though screenshot link: map link: surf_thing.zip jump link: surf_thing
name: surf_untildeath author: Unknown release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: Looks like a test map, its just another map with teles at the end so it loops over and over screenshot link: map link: surf_untildeath.zip jump link: surf_untildeath
name: surf_urban_b1 author: Simplysped release date: 2005 type: Arena game: CSS notes: This or surf_egypt_css would've been the first surf maps on CSS screenshot link: map link: surf_urban_b1.zip jump link: surf_urban_b1