A map is a representation of part of a geographical area.
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The Altlapedia Online provides maps and detailed statistical information on countries around the world. You can find political maps of the world as well as physical maps as well. The website also explains abbreviations and acronyms in international affairs such as the ECE, APEC, the EU and other organizations.
http://www.atlapedia.com
BigBook is a website that helps you find businesses across the United States. You can search by keyword, business name or using location. The website can also help you better plan your shopping. Business owners can also get good advertising through this site.
http://www.bigbook.com
Allows users to create informational, interactive and engaging maps for personal and professional use. Includes tutorials and sample maps, discussion forums and blogs.
http://www.communitywalk.com
The David Rumsey Map Collection is a major cartographic resource. With more than 17,000 maps online, the collection will be particularly useful to those who are interested in historical maps. The collection is best in its maps of the Americas.
http://www.davidrumsey.com/
Royalty free digital maps in fully editable, Adobe Illustrator and PDF vector format. Instant download for use in print, web and multimedia projects.
http://digital-vector-maps.com
Provides geographic information system (GIS) and mapping software. Includes product features, training and education programs, technical support section and upcoming events.
http://www.esri.com
The GeoCommunity is a technology website for mapping, and location-based professionals. If you work involves using maps or geographic information systems (GIS), then this is the website for you. The website also makes it easy to obtain RPF for GIS and GeoSpatial projects. You can also find out about GIS careers here.
http://www.geocomm.com
GlobeXplorer is a digital imagery company that provides high quality aerial and satellite images of cities around the world. You can test the company's services by entering a US address and getting a satellite view of it. The country also offers some mapping services for international locations.
http://www.globexplorer.com/
Uses satellite images. Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of the United States including street views to explore neighborhoods virtually. Includes a keyword search such as type of business.
http://maps.google.com/
Provides a city transit guide for New York City. This website provides door-to-door subway and bus directions, walking directions and maps for the entire city. The website also allows you to search for the best places to eat, drink, sleep and see around the Big Apple.
http://www.hopstop.com
A photographic database dedicated to the heritage of England. You can find more than 300,000 images that show England's built heritage. Whether you want to see lamp pots, cathedrals or bridges, you can find it on this website. The site also has a Learning Zone section for students and teachers.
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/
International Map Collectors' Society
The International Map Collectors' Society is a British organization for those interested in cartography and map collecting. The site also has information on the Society's quarterly journal. You can also find advice on how to care for your map collection here. The site also has links to other interesting cartography websites.
http://www.imcos.org/
International Map Trade Association
The International Map Trade Association is a commercial association for those in the map, geography and geospatial industry. You can look up members of the Association here and find information on award winning maps. The Association also lists its conferences and trade show information here.
http://www.maptrade.org
Land Information New Zealand is an official geography website that provides authoritative maps of New Zealand. The website has special sections for home owners, contractors as well as researchers and historians. You can also find about land titles and records here.
http://www.linz.govt.nz/
A travel distance calculator let’s you know the distance between cities and countries with a list of firsts in history and the most popular searches.
http://www.mapcrow.info/
If you are interested in knowing more about the history of maps and the science of cartography, this website is an excellent place to begin. The site has a large directory of map articles that discuss maps. You can also find hundreds of websites with high quality maps.
http://www.maphistory.info/
The Map Quest website is a mapping website that helps you find directions to destinations in the US, Canada and elsewhere. The website also has a tool that helps you find out the best gas prices. The website also has a Yellow Pages function where you can search for businesses.
http://www.mapquest.com
Provides maps and travel information about all the various countries in the South Pacific, including Tonga, Fiji, Pitcairn, Tuvalu and others.
http://www.mapsouthpacific.com
Map service for Europe that also provides travel and tourist information. Find road information, routes, hotel information, useful addresses and more.
http://www.mappy.com/
This Maps website is a map website where you can buy travel maps, wall maps, globes and geography products for classroom products. The company also provides custom maps to suit your map needs. The website also has information about maps in the news and map games.
http://www.maps.com
Maps on Us is a free service that helps you find places across the United States. By entering an address, you are quickly given a custom map showing the area and its environs. You can also use the website's Yellow Pages feature to locate businesses in a given area.
http://www.mapsonus.com/
The Maps On Us website, provided by Switchboard.com, provides maps and business information across the United States. You can also get driving directions between different locations here. The website also has a tool to search the Yellow Pages listings for businesses.
http://www.mapsonus.com
Multimap is a mapping website that provides directions, helps you find businesses and even provides walking directions. The company provides directions for the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, China and many other countries. You can also find businesses for your needs around the world.
http://www.multimap.com/
Contains various maps of America for mapping professionals and for the general public as well. Includes maps for agriculture, transportation, climate, geology and history, among others.
http://www.nationalatlas.gov
An authoritative and interactive online map of the United States provided by the US Geological Survey. You can also find out geographical data about the US.
http://nationalmap.gov/
Official Ohio Department of Transportation map website. Find transportation maps, city maps, county maps, biking maps and more. You can also order maps of Ohio.
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/dist1/planning/ohio_maps.htm
This Old Maps website is a company that provides historical maps of Scotland, Wales and England. The website provides a good search tool to help you find the historical map for your needs - you only need to enter your address. The company also provides environmental data.
http://www.old-maps.co.uk
OSi provides some of the best maps of Ireland available. You can purchase Ordnance maps and geographic software from this website. OSi also provides historic maps and GPS services to help you find your way across the country.
http://www.osi.ie/
Provides local news and information on areas across the United States. Includes blogs, discussion boards, views and community services and information.
http://www.outside.in
Explore the world and visit all the scenic places you'd been longing to visit. This website provides a wide selection of travel photos from places al over the gloe. The website also provides an interactive map to help you navigate through the scenic places contained in a particular area/city/state.
http://www.panoramio.com
Free interactive atlas with photos, facts and maps from around the world.
http://www.photoatlas.com/
Offers maps and driving directions for all your trip planning needs. Read about destinations, create directions, locate addresses, make your reservations, and shop in the Travel Store.
http://www.randmcnally.com/
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that helps journalists interested in freedom of the press. You can also find legal briefs and comments on freedom of the press here. The website also has news articles on the current state of freedom of the press in the United States.
http://www.rcfp.org/
Road Map Collectors Association is an organization for those interested in collecting and using road maps. You can find information on the organization's by-laws and read its newsletter here. There is also information on how to interpret Rand map codes and advice on how to date maps.
http://www.roadmaps.org/
Provides detailed maps of Canada, published online by the federal government. Site contains maps showing Canada's transportation systems, sea ice and topography as well as economic and climate maps.
http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca
A collection of atlases, mostly of the United States, California, and several major U.S. metropolitan areas, with one world atlas and aerial views of Earth. From the Department of Geography, California State University, Northridge.
http://geogdata.csun.edu/library.html
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is a government agency that provides excellent maps of the seas and other nautical information. You can purchase Admiralty products here and access searchable nautical maps. The UKHO website also has contract and employment opportunities.
http://www.ukho.gov.uk/
United Nations: Cartographic Section
A collection of over 100 general maps are currently made available from the United Nations. Allows you to save or print the latest deployment maps of the UN peacekeeping operations. Maps are in PDF format for best display and print results.
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/ht
The Western Association of Map Libraries is an organization for people who work with and are interested in maps. You can find map librarian job listings here and more. The website also has information on various map scanning projects currently underway in the US.
http://www.waml.org/
Where Is helps you find people and businesses across Australia. Simply enter an address and you can get directions. You can also get directions to airports, hospitals and other public institutions. The website also provides mobile services to Blackberries and similar devices.
http://www.whereis.com/
Online world map and satellite imaging resource equip with powerful geotools. Site allows users to add place and other information on any place in the world.
http://www.wikimapia.org
World of Maps is an online shop where you can purchase a variety of map and geography maps. The site also has an extensive range of globes and international flags available for purchase. Maps purchased through this site can also be laminated.
http://www.worldofmaps.com/
Gets local maps, finds businesses, shows driving directions and provides unique details about any given destination. Features hybrid and satellite map views.
http://maps.yahoo.com/
Zip Skinny is a service for web masters interested in using ZIP and postal codes on their website. The site has ZIP/Postal code widget that makes it easy to integrate this feature on your website. There is also an explanatory video on the site showing how to use Zip skinny.
http://www.zipskinny.com/
