Are you unzipping the maps from
here to the correct folder? In a default installation, it's c:/Program Files/Sony/Everquest/maps/. If you're prompted to overwrite anything while unzipping, do so.
Also, what client are you using? Have you used this client to play on any servers prior to ours?
CharactersMalarath -
Lv70 Froglok Necromancer, 700+ AAs, progress T7-2
Valtar -
Lv70 Gold Drakkin Wizard, 300+ AAs, progress T7-1
Szakadar -
Lv70 Iksar Monk, 100+ AAs, progress T5