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I've been making CYOA maps of stories ever since I was 10 and got frustrated at not being able to read all the endings. It took me a little while to formulate, but I started making maps that look just like the one posted.
I started collecting CYOA books again a few years ago, and have a majority of all the ones published. My favorite is #49 'Danger at Anchor Mine' (Louise Munro Foley is my favorite CYOA writer). It has a consistent story line, which for me is what makes a good CYOA. I also like those with a clear objective, like take a picture of a yeti in 'The Abominable Snowman' #13.
I hand write these maps and save them in the front of all the books. I've even mapped one using GraphViz before, but I think I'll have to take a look at my maps and see if I can't whip up a few digital versions of my favorites.