Maps In Modern Web Design: Showcase and Examples from Smashing Magazine
In a world where digital mapping is exploding, Zach Dunn offers an excellent review of different types of web maps and their various purposes. Read more
7 Billion and Counting
National Geographic magazine has kicked off a year-long series of articles related to humanity’s remarkable growth spurt, with the first story focusing on the consequences of hitting 7 billion humans later this year and the basics of demography. Read more
Archive of Artistic Shaded Relief Online
If you love older maps for their uniquely hand-crafted style, you are really going to love this new resource – Shaded Relief Archive. Read more
Lesson Plan: Creating a Primer on the Arab World – NYTimes.com
Mapping Discord: Creating a Primer on the Arab World
By SARAH KAVANAGH and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO Overview | Why is there much turmoil in the Arab world right now? What are the key issues facing the nations in that part of the globe? In this lesson, students create an annotated map of the Middle East and North Africa that includes information about five countries in the Arab world and then synthesize what they discover.
Lesson Plan: Creating a Primer on the Arab World – NYTimes.com.
Save the Data – Stop Transparency Cutbacks
Some of the most important technology programs that keep Washington accountable are in danger of being eliminated. Read more
The Geographic Inequalities of Broadband in Indiana
Indiana is participating in the National Broadband Program as a multi-year, multi-agency effort to map areas in the state that are currently served by the state’s 170+ broadband providers. The results from this will be integrated into a national broadband availability map, and will provide a solid foundation for future broadband deployment efforts at the state and national level.
“Broadband access supports our economy, attracts businesses, and enables Indiana to be globally competitive. It improves the quality of life for Hoosiers through better communication and learning,” says Jim Sparks Indiana Geographic Information Officer regarding Indiana’s participation. Read more
On River Maps « somethingaboutmaps
Daniel Huffman of somethingaboutmaps has posted his stylish series of river maps, done in the style of Harry Beck‘s famous London Underground design. Read more
What is your shame? United States of Shame Map
Jeff Wysaski of Pleated Jeans brings us the United States of Shame Map. Whether it’s a fat population, high rate of STDs or excessive tax rate, it turns out that every state ranks dead last (or is it first?) in at least one unsavory category. A tongue-in-cheek perspective of our country’s greatest weaknesses, Jeff provides full references to his source data on his website.
Top 10 Sectors Using GIS in Indiana
Mapping departments within local and state government, education, non-profits and private industry use geographic information systems map data every day. In a 2008 survey of the Economic Benefits of the IndianaMap, 312 respondents told how they use GIS. Here are the top ten use-areas among the public and private sector—
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Geospatial Revolution: Episode One
Learn more about the Geospatial Revolution Project from Penn State Public Broadcasting.
