Reference
Maps
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Trenches on the Web - WWI Map Room
Trenches on the Web - WWI Map Room- World War I Western Front maps, including trench locations for major battles.
Antique Maps of the Pacific Ocean
Antique Maps of the Pacific Ocean- Antique maps (pre-1800) for the Pacific Ocean and its islands.
MapForum.com
MapForum.com- On-line magazine about antique maps with articles about mapmaking, exhibits, and classified ads.
David Rumsey Collection
David Rumsey Collection- Thousands of high-resolution digital images of maps from the David Rumsey Collection, one of the largest private collections of historic maps in the US. F…
Mapping History Project
Mapping History Project- Socio- and political maps of 18th and 19th century United States; classical age Mediterranean. Some maps require Shockwave plug-in.
Historical Atlas of the 20th Century
Historical Atlas of the 20th Century- Large collection of color-coded atlas maps showing world population, governments, wars, and other historical trends. Many include brief histo…
Germany at the End of the 18th Century
Germany at the End of the 18th Century- Maps of different parts of Germany at the end of the 18th century drawn by the author and links to maps of the same period show the politic…
Google Geo Developers Blog
Google Geo Developers Blog- Official blog with news of the programming interface that lets put the tool web pages.
Google Maps API
Google Maps API- Provides an application programming interface to use the tool on any website.
GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr- Game using StreetView images that drops the player in a random location and challenges them to work out where they are.
Milloz - Google Maps
Milloz - Google Maps- Sightseeing using google satellite maps with links to many famous places and landmarks
GMap Creator
GMap Creator- Freeware application from UCL designed to make thematic mapping using Google Maps simpler. Download, sample maps, documentation and a worked example.
Google Moon
Google Moon- Provides a photographic map of the equatorial region of the satellite with pan and zoom capability, showing locations of the Apollo landings.
Sightseeing with Google Satellite Maps
Sightseeing with Google Satellite Maps- Armchair sightseeing, with links to many famous places and landmarks. Browse by location, category, and most popular.
Street View Fun
Street View Fun- Collection of off-beat images from Google Maps.
Gmaps Pedometer
Gmaps Pedometer- A hack that uses Google's mapping application to help record distances traveled and calories burned during a running or walking workout.
Wikipedia: Google Maps
Wikipedia: Google Maps- Offers presentation and history of the application.
Google Maps Plugin for WordPress
Google Maps Plugin for WordPress- Provides a tutorial to use the tool on a WordPress blog.
Google Maps Mania
Google Maps Mania- An unofficial blog tracking the websites, ideas and tools being influenced by the tool.
Google Groups: Google Maps API
Google Groups: Google Maps API- Discussions group for developers about the API use.
Google Groups: Google Maps Help
Google Groups: Google Maps Help- Provides a discussions group to share questions between the users of the tool.
Google Mars
Google Mars- Offers an interactive map of this planet.
Google Maps
Google Maps- Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of many countries. Can also search by keyword such as type of business.
About.com: Maps
About.com: Maps- Several links to map-related sites, sorted into categories such as cartography and historic maps.
StreetLookup.Com
StreetLookup.Com- Online maps, directions, address search, road conditions, and other information and/or links.
Maps on Other Web Sites
Maps on Other Web Sites- Categorized directory of several hundred links to online maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas.
Big Map Blog
Big Map Blog- A collection of historical maps at very large resolution. US only.
Cool Maps
Cool Maps- A personal online collection of strange and unusual maps.
Tribe: Map Lovers
Tribe: Map Lovers- Forum and community for those who enjoy old maps, topographical maps, road maps, atlases, GIS, online mapping tools.
Hipkiss' Scanned Old Maps
Hipkiss' Scanned Old Maps- Scans of maps and charts from various historical books.
International Map Collectors Society
International Map Collectors Society- London-based organization for those interested in maps, including collectors, dealers, librarians, and academics. Activities overview, events…
International Antiquarian Mapsellers Association
International Antiquarian Mapsellers Association- The IAMA's main purpose is to promote the professional trade of antiquarian, collectible maps and related books combined with pro…
David Rumsey Map Collection
David Rumsey Map Collection- Database and blog from a private collection of historic maps. Focus is 18th and 19th c. North and South America cartographic materials.
Road Map Collectors Association
Road Map Collectors Association- RMCA is a group of road map collectors throughout North America and Great Britain.
TRF Policy Map
TRF Policy Map- Internet-based geographic information software designed to allow users to view and analyze data online.
Great Circle Mapper
Great Circle Mapper- Displays maps and computes distances along a geodesic path with an aviation focus. Includes a database of airports and other locations.
National Atlas of the United States
National Atlas of the United States- U.S. government map portal providing access to many government branches including USGS, Census, U.S. Forest Service, NOAA, National Park Servi…
MapJack.com
MapJack.com- Showcases a new mapping technology with street views of locations in Thailand and USA.
Flash Earth
Flash Earth- Satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash. Based on different data that can be chosen by a click.
National Geographic Map Central
National Geographic Map Central- Locate nearly any place on Earth, and show street maps, satellite views, bird's eye views, and 3-D navigation.
Worldmapper
Worldmapper- A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on according to the subject of interest.
CIA World Factbook - Reference Maps
CIA World Factbook - Reference Maps- Various maps of the world in both jpeg and pdf format that are updated annually.
World Atlas
World Atlas- Get maps and relevant information about every country, every U.S. state and dozens of major American cities.
Fallingrain Global Gazetteer
Fallingrain Global Gazetteer- Look up countries, cities, and airports and obtain topographic maps, weather data, and selected satellite imagery.
ABMaps
ABMaps- Online interactive map of the world, with detailed street atlas for North America.
Planet Observer
Planet Observer- Displays country and ocean maps, followed by demographic data on each reviewed area.
United States Library of Congress Map Collections
United States Library of Congress Map Collections- Top-level categories include cities and towns, cultural, landscapes, conservation and environment, military battles and campaign…
Expedia Maps
Expedia Maps- Offers searchable listing in the United States and Europe by address and driving directions.
Readmap Project
Readmap Project- Online maps collection with political and economical overview of each country.
Maps of World
Maps of World- Online maps showing countries of the world and continents. Too wide for smaller monitors.