The only reason Id say its out of place is everything on that map is geographically to close to one another. Hag's are more traditionally in far off places and while its the most isolated place on the map, its still right near a druid grove - they would certainly have known about this well before the refugees and encroaching goblins.
I agree. For me, all the maps feel a little too cramped. Same thing in DOS 1 and DOS 2, you couldn't move more than two or three screen areas from the last encounter before you'd find another dialog with someone or more combat. I don't know if it's a limitation of the game engine, or an intentional design so the player doesn't get bored. Either way, I guess we're stuck with it.
