Tag: world maps
Notable Cartographers and Their Maps
Cartography is the art and science of map making. It requires a steady hand, attention to detail, and comprehensive knowledge of geography. Though most people can’t name one cartographer off of the tops of their heads, let alone a group of them, maps play an influential role in everyone’s lives. Here are famous cartographers who [...]
Visualizing Data: World Obesity Rates, NY Marathon Route Census Analysis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has put out a mapping application showing the global prevalence of obesity for males and females over twenty years of age. WHO defines obesity as those individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) that is 30 or higher. According to WHO’s factsheet on obesity, in 2008 it was estimated: 1.5 [...]
TargetMap – Create Free Maps
Upload an Excel spreadsheet with ZIP/Postal Codes in one column and the associated attributes in the other and TargetMap will map it for free onto Google Maps. The end result is a pretty slick thematic map application with data values that can be displayed by hovering the mouse over a given area or clicking on [...]
