Maps
Intuitive to look at spatial patterns and great for distributing geographic data.
World map of illustrated animals
During a three-year span, Anton Thomas illustrated a world map of 1,642 animals…
High concentration of intrastate pipelines in Texas
By keeping gas pipelines within the state, companies can avoid federal regulations. This…
Running out of space to grow food
For Associated Press, Christina Larson and Nicky Forster examined the growing population and…
Animated map shows the search for the best path
When you look up directions with a mapping application, there are algorithms that…
Historical chart valued at $7.5m
The map sold for $239,000 at a Christie’s auction, but it was misdated…
Thousands of satellites orbiting Earth
The Washington Post looked at the many satellites orbiting our planet. A globe…
Maui fires timeline, a visual reconstruction of the events
Using a combination of weather reports, videos, and 911 calls, The New York…
Google Maps and 3D experiments
The Google Maps API lets you access high-resolution 3D map tiles now. Robert…
Gaza Strip size compared to U.S. cities
One of the most straightforward ways to help others better understand the scale…
Realistic rendering of Canada’s wildfires
Peter Atwood used NASA data to depict the wildfires in Canada this year.…
Where the clouds are the highest
Cloud formation depends on temperature and moisture levels, so in places of high…
Real space location of Star Trek and other science fiction
Star Trek and related might be fictional, but they usually reference real stars,…
Mapping Israel and Gaza attacks
The New York Times is mapping rocket strikes, attacks, and ongoing conflict in…
Following the path of the 2024 solar eclipse
There is going to be a solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The…
Search the text in historical maps
The David Rumsey Map Collection has been home to tens of thousands of…