Travel Time to Major Cities: A Map of Global Accessibility
The world is shrinking. Cheap flights, large scale commercial shipping and expanding road networks all Wilderness? Only 10% of the land area is remote – more than 48 hours from a large city mean that we are better connected to everywhere else than ever before. But...Apps We Love: SkyView
Skyview is a stargazing app that implements augmented reality to “explore the universe.” Have you ever wondered where the constellations are? How about the planets? Or where the sun and the moon will be at certain times of the day? This is a great app fpr those of us...Interactive U.S. Immigration Map
In 2009, the New York Times published a wonderful interactive map of immigration to the U.S. from 1880 to 2000. The spatial dimension of that immigration process is emphasized by showing a nicely projected map of the 50 states down to the county level. Lots of...
Made From a Map: Window Shade Tutorial
We’re adding a touch of whimsy sprinkled into our geo resources & are going to feature one project (or idea) each month with something “made from maps” for you to enjoy. This month’s feature is an online how to from ReadyMade magazine on...Let’s Play: European Geography Games
By using Sheppard Software’s learning games, you will gain a permanant mental map of Europe, its countries, capitals, and geography. This knowledge is the key to learning more about the wonderful world around you. CLICK HERE to play and learn about...Direction Magazine’s OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Directions Media strives to be the very best resource for geospatial professionals and information technology workers who want to understand and capitalize on location-based information. Their Off the Beaten Path collection of maps is a glorious catch-all of...The Top Five Skills Needed to Have a Successful GIS Career
Our editors offer their suggestions to those looking to enhance their career in GIS by listing the top five skills they believe those individuals should possess. Editor in Chief Joe Francica and Executive Editor Adena Schutzberg take slightly different approaches to...Maps: How We Engage With Our Cities
So you’re off to the Festival of Books. New place this year at USC, requiring a new route from your house. Do you grab an atlas off the bookshelf to figure it out? Unfold a paper map of Los Angeles? No. You go to the computer and hit Google Maps or MapQuest, Or you...We Will Never Forget You
As a nation, today is a day of somber remembering. We feel a mix of sorrow for so many lost lives as well as a sense of pride for the sacrifice of those who so bravely gave up their lives trying to help others. We also remember our service men and women those who have...