Mapping the World at Night
Earth observation satellites are tracking nighttime lights around the world.
Open MapQuest
Google’s recent enforcement of Google Maps API usage, resulting in charges for those exceeding the stated free usage quotas, has led some web sites to … Read more
Historical Geography and GIS
Historical GIS is the use of GIS data to document the given geography of an area in history. Â GIS can be used in historical geography … Read more
Online Mapping Sites
Web mapping is now vital to most people, providing virtual geography and driving directions on a daily basis.
Google MapsGL
GoogleMapsGL which combines Google Maps and Web Graphics Library (WebGL) brings 3D graphics to web browsers without the need to install 3D software.
Sendai (Japan) Earthquake and Tsunami Mapping Response
The 8.9 magnitude Sendai earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan just east of the island of Hoshu today has resulted in a slew of … Read more
Geocoding Shortcut: Google Maps to ArcMap
Geocoding a dataset to produce a georeferenced layer requires access to a basemap to which the location data is tied. Â For example, if you have … Read more
Sometimes Sunrise Doesn’t Exist: Controversial Decisions to Remove Towns from Maps
For about a month, the Florida city of Sunrise was mysteriously missing from Google Maps.
Google’s Map Icons
Google Maps icons are visual indicators used on the map interface to denote specific locations, landmarks, or types of services such as restaurants, hospitals, parks, or public transportation stops.
Mapping Out Geotagged Photos
These cartographers have mapped out geotagged photos to show areas where the most pictures by tourists have been taken.
When Directions Are Bad, Who’s Liable?
There are many examples of people not using common sense and exercising personal judgement when following directions provided by online mapping and GPS navigation devices.
Free Spreadsheet Geocoding
If you have a spreadsheet such as a Microsoft Excel file containing address or x,y coordinates and you want to make a quick map, BatchGeo is a free and easy online application that will convert your location data and geocode it onto Google Maps.