Can anyone recommend some software (preferably freeware) for creating html image maps?

Ive noticed youve had no replies since posting your request, and although I cant help you with an image map creator, I can suggest a useful alternative that Ive been using called Meazure - its a simple freeware app that lets you drag around a re-sizable grid that can show the coordinates and size of any parts of your web page, so you can then easily just pop the relevent coordinates into your image map coding.

I cant remember where I got it from but if you want it and have any trouble sourcing it online then let me know and I can make it available for download from my server.
 

Thanks, I never did find a solution so your help is very much appreciated

Ill have a look around for Meazure