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Below are some useful links about Maps on Reference - :
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Cartography (98) Collecting (9) Directories (9) Driving Directions (15) Geographic Information Systems (672) Geologic (3) |
Global Positioning Systems (53) Google Maps (20) Historical (44) Libraries (108) Map Servers (32) Mapping Software (18) |
Place Names (43) Regional (10) Shopping, Antique Maps (143) Shopping, Maps (166) Sky Maps (21) Trip Routing (15) |
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Google Maps - http://maps.google.com/
Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of many countries. Can also search by keyword such as type of business. |
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MapQuest - http://www.mapquest.com/
Find directions for and explore towns and cities worldwide. Display addresses on a map, view nearby businesses, get driving directions and maps, and plan a trip with city information. Also includes aerial photographs of selected areas. |
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Bing Maps - http://www.bing.com/maps/
Worldwide mapping plus satellite images and aerial photographs from Microsoft. [Requires Internet Explorer] |
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Windows Live Local - http://intl.local.live.com/
Combines online mapping and local search, uses a scratch pad to take notes, and allows to search questions around the United States in a geographical context. |
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United States Library of Congress Map Collections - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/
Top-level categories include cities and towns, cultural, landscapes, conservation and environment, military battles and campaigns, discovery and exploration, transportation and communication. Searchable by keyword, location, creator, subject, and title. |
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Multimap - http://www.multimap.com/
Global mapping service including street maps of Europe, North America and Australia. |
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National Geographic Map Central - http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/map-machine
Locate nearly any place on Earth, and show street maps, satellite views, bird's eye views, and 3-D navigation. |
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Expedia Maps - http://maps.expedia.com/
Offers searchable listing in the United States and Europe by address and driving directions. |
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Atlapedia Online - http://www.atlapedia.com/
Contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world. |
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TerraServer - http://terraserver.microsoft.com/
View maps and aerial photos of various parts of the Earth. |
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CIA World Factbook - Reference Maps - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/refmaps.html
Various maps of the world in both jpeg and pdf format that are updated annually. |
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National Atlas of the United States - http://www.nationalatlas.gov/
U.S. government map portal providing access to many government branches including USGS, Census, U.S. Forest Service, NOAA, National Park Service and others. |
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TerraFly - http://www.terrafly.com/
Searchable aerial views of cities and towns in the United States. |
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Worldmapper - http://www.worldmapper.org/
A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on according to the subject of interest. |
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Maporama - http://world.maporama.com
Generates maps for a desired address or point of interest. Output is also viewable on handheld computers. |
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Flash Earth - http://www.flashearth.com/
Satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash. Based on different data that can be chosen by a click. |
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Fallingrain Global Gazetteer - http://www.fallingrain.com/world/
Look up countries, cities, and airports and obtain topographic maps, weather data, and selected satellite imagery. |
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Atlas of the Biosphere - http://www.sage.wisc.edu/atlas/
A collection of maps, schematics, and information about human-environment interactions, directed at the education community. |
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World Atlas - http://reference.aol.com/atlas
Get maps and relevant information about every country, every U.S. state and dozens of major American cities. |
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Great Circle Mapper - http://gc.kls2.com/
Shows great circle path between specified points on the globe with an aviation focus. |
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Maps of World - http://www.mapsofworld.com/
Online maps showing countries of the world and continents. Too wide for smaller monitors. |
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http://www.abmaps.com/ - http://www.abmaps.com/
Online interactive map of the world, with detailed street atlas for North America. |
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MapJack.com - http://www.mapjack.com
Showcases a new mapping technology with street views of locations in Thailand and USA. |
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http://mapup.com/ - http://mapup.com/
Provides continental, oceanic, and country-specific maps, followed by geopolitical analysis. |
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Shaded Relief Map of the World - http://www.shaded-relief.com
Interactive global map, including topographic relief, satellite imagery, and political information. Includes place finder. |
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Planet Observer - http://www.maps4free.com/
Displays country and ocean maps, followed by demographic data on each reviewed area. |
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Readmap Project - http://www.readmap.com/
Online maps collection with political and economical overview of each country. |
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Tactile Maps of Canada - http://geogratis.gc.ca/geogratis/en/product/search.do?id=36865
Information on maps for education, maps for mobility, transportation maps, and current research and development activities. From Natural Resources Canada. |
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United Nations: Cartographic Section - http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm
General country and special issues maps. |
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OpenStreetMap - http://www.openstreetmap.org
A rights-free map of the world being created by volunteers using copyright free sources and GPS tracks. Includes an interactive map and details of how to get involved. |
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